Pet waste removal often goes unnoticed. To some pet owners, it is the least of their worries. Unfortunately, your dog's poo, can be extremely harmful to you. We constantly hear myths and legends about dog poop. PetTastics has set our to clarify a few things. We're breaking down the fact and fiction of those poop tales!
FICTION: Dog poo is a good fertilizer! Wrong! Dog poo is completely toxic to your lawn. Often times it will burn or even discolor your grass. This misconception is highly confused with cow manure, which could be beneficial to one's lawn.
FACT: Dog poo is bad for the environment! Under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pet waste is classified as a dangerous pollutant which falls into the same category as toxic chemicals and oil. Yes, your dogs poo is just as dangerous as those deadly gases.
FICTION: Dog poo will go away! Many dog owners think that dog poop will eventually fade into the ground and go away. Due to weather conditions, dog poo does clean itself up but it's lasting effects don't go away. Did you know that pet waste can spread parasites such as hookworms, ringworms, tapeworms and Salonella?Yes, the poop will disappear from your yard but the parasite eggs can linger for YEARS!
FACT: Not picking up dog poo at an apartment or residential community can result in a fine or eviction! Your neighbors don't want to smell your dog's poop, and they definitely don't want to have those moments when they accidentally step in it. Your dog's poo plays a large role in your community. Often times there are other dogs living in the surrounding areas that are effected from dog poo. When walking your dog, be sure to clean up after them. Dog poop has TONS of bacteria that may cause diseases that are particularly prone to children.
To find out local laws and regulations for Cumberland County as well as helpful pet tips visit Cumberland County Pet Ownership.
our dogs poop in our rooms and we clean them after a day or two, is it dangerous? we even sleep with poops on the floor of our room..
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