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Pet Waste Composting: Not Safe for Garden Use

Don't compost pet feces for garden use. Cats/humans share zoonoses/parasites. Commercial digesters risk groundwater contamination. Double-bag and landfill—modern landfills isolate waste better than backyard systems.

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