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QUESTION: We walk where nutria are living and my dog loves to eat their scat when she finds it. Can this give her a disease? - Coos County, Oregon

Short answer: Yes, the scat likely has round worms. Watch the video to see the more entertaining illustrated answer!

slug (photo by Alan Denis)
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