These microscopic parasites spread through contaminated soil, feces, or surfaces and can survive long enough on turf to infect both kids and pets. Regular sanitizing is the only real way to keep them from turning your yard into a parasite playground.
Parasites like hookworms, roundworms, whipworms, and tapeworms often shed eggs in animal feces, which can then contaminate soil and grass. These eggs are remarkably resilient, capable of surviving for months or even years in favorable conditions, waiting to be ingested by a new host.
These chemicals can attract your pet and lead to fertiliser toxicosis or even physical gastrointestinal obstructions, the vet warned. Lastly, spring brings with it an increase in ticks, fleas, and other parasites so owners should prepare and stay up to date with prevention treatments.
