Jenny Beamish, chairman of the Gwavas Residents' Association, said she was handling an increasing number of complaints about dog fouling on a children's playing field.
"I don't think pet owners realise how dangerous it is to let dogs foul in areas where children play," she said.
Contact with canine excrement can lead to blindness due to an infection caused by the parasitic worm toxocara canis.
Penwith District Council has a zero-tolerance policy towards dog fouling. Responsible dog owners must clean up after their dog in public places, including beaches and any road.
Failure to do so may result in a fixed penalty of £75 being issued to you.
If you fail to pay within 14 days you may be liable to further prosecution and a fine of up to £1000.
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