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Old 21-01-2010, 07:29 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default OK to bury cat droppings?


"Broadback" wrote in message
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K wrote:
Chris ] writes
Is it OK to bury cat droppings?


Well, (some) cats do ;-)
The theory is that the closer the digestive system is to ours, the more
likely it is that the faeces will carry organisms that are a problem to
us. So herbivore faeces are no problem, and we happily use horse manure
on the garden. Human faeces are potentially a problem (though still
used, I believe, in some parts of the world). Dogs and cats are
carnivores, and probably not a good idea to use their faeces in bulk.

Also, if it's come from a litter tray, the litter is basically clay and
not particularly useful to your soil.

I am very surprised that no one had suggested burying the cat might be
more efficacious.


We have buried six in our garden and there has been no noticable difference!




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