Can dog or cat feces be placed in the compost pile?

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Can dog or cat feces be placed in the compost pile?

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It is advisable not to add dog or cat feces to the compost pile.  Dog and cat feces may contain harmful pathogens that may not be destroyed during the composting process. 

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