Straight Scoop on Poop

Feces… Scat… Poop

No matter what you call it, every dog makes it. Every human owned by a dog should be scooping it. It’s not glamourous to bend over and grab waste in a plastic baggie.

Let’s face it. It can smell pretty bad too. There are serious reasons why you should be scooping your dog’s poop.

So, let’s talk about the scoop on poop…

1. It’s polite.

One of the biggest reasons that non-dog owners get cranky when it comes to allowing dog owners to walk, exercise, or generally enjoy the outdoors with Fido is that there will, inevitably, be poop left out in the open. It smells bad, it looks bad, and it’s a health hazard.

How would you feel if someone just showed up on your property, dropped trow, and made a deposit on your grass or in front of your house? You’d be pretty miffed, right?

So it’s no wonder that people complain. It’s one of the main reasons dogs are restricted from places. Be polite and pick up after your animal.

2. Poop pollutes & passes on diseases.

Pet waste left outside can carry pollutants directly into stormwater, so don’t be fooled. Fido’s feces won’t fertilize your lawn. In fact, it does the opposite.

It not only pollutes waterways, but it injects nitrogen into the water. This depletes the oxygen found in water and reduces the benefits to underwater grasses, wildlife, and fish. Scoop the poop to prevent disease and distress.

Besides, animal waste contains harmful organisms, including Giardia, Salmonella, E. coli, and parasites. Giardia, Salmonella, and E. coli can cause serious illnesses, including gastrointestinal distress.

Also, it can contain roundworms and hookworms, which live for long periods of time in the soil. Children and other animals are especially susceptible to infection.

Dog feces commonly carry these icky critters & diseases:

  • Heartworms
  • Whipworms
  • Hookworms
  • Roundworms
  • Tapeworms
  • Parvo
  • Coronavirus
  • Giardiasis
  • Salmonellosis
  • Cryptosporidiosis
  • Campylobacteriosis

3. Free-range dog poop can pass on diseases.

Maybe you pick up after your dog. If you do, awesome! You’re a good pet parent. If you don’t or leave it for someone else to take care of, your dog’s poo can pass on those parasites, diseases, and infections.

When dogs eat poop, it’s called “coprophagy.” While it’s gross to us, it’s more normal than you might think. However, unless you want poop-flavored kisses from Fido, make sure you monitor where he is and what he puts in his mouth. The easiest way to do this is to pick up after him.

4. It encourages businesses to WANT to let Fido in.

Businesses that see responsible pet parents picking up after their pets are more inclined to invite them to stay. It’s a sign of respect for the business owner as well. Even if that business is pet-oriented, show respect by making sure you clean up after Fido. Other patrons may not want to step around poop, or worse yet, step into it. Yuck.

A great resource for inexpensive dog poo bags is http://dogpoopbags.com. These bags are 100% biodegradable and inexpensive. You can get 100 bags for $9 or 1,000 bags for $34.99. It’s where we get our poo bags.

We store them in both cars, in my purse, and the poop bag holder on the leash. They’re also great for removing trash from the car. Be responsible for your dog’s poop.

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