DANGERS OF THE DOO!!
We
love our dogs, but there are some facts you should know to better protect your pup and your family.
- Fact dog waste is a
common water pollutant.
- Fact dog waste is one of the most
harmful water pollutants to humans.
- The reason for this all is the
bacteria that dog waste contains; such as E. Coli, Salmonella and
Giardia (just to name a few).
Scoopy Doo does more than get the yard clean and attractive for
their customers. Dog droppings are a major source of contamination in
public water supplies, and proper disposal is important in terms of
sanitation.
Because
the average dog “does his business” 23 times per week, this creates a
veritable mountain of poop in urban and suburban areas. Beyond being
simply a nuisance, the droppings can be a health hazard. Many common
parasites, such as roundworm, are transmitted via dog feces, and when
infected dog droppings are left on the ground, the eggs of these
parasites can linger in the soil for years. This can affect not only
other dogs, but anyone who comes in contact with the soil.
Children run the greatest risk of infection because they're prone to
play in the dirt at the park or playground and then put their hands in
their mouths or rub their eyes with their hands. But even a group of
teens or adults playing Frisbee or touch football in an open area could
be in danger. Parasitic infections can make humans extremely sick, and
for pregnant women, can pose a serious harm to their unborn child.
Dog
waste also contains organic matter and nutrients, notably nitrogen and
phosphorus. When the waste is washed into a creek, river, or pond, the
waste decays, thus creating a process that uses up dissolved oxygen in
the water and releases ammonia. These low oxygen levels and increased
ammonia, when combined with warm summer water temperatures, can even destroy fish life.
So let us be the one to take care of this and help keep your dog, your family and the environment just a little safer.
