There are a few misconceptions out there about picking up dog poop, and they need to be addressed. Picking up after your dog is an important task that is part of responsible pet ownership. Below we will touch on a few misconceptions and reasons why it is important to clean up after your pet.

Common Courtesy – What is that Smell?

There are many things that can ruin your day but stepping in a steaming pile is high on the list. There are not many things that are more unpleasant than getting in the car, and blasting the A/C, only to discover a terrible odor emitting from the floorboards. When you take your pet off your property, you are entering public shared space. It is the duty of pet owners to ensure that they pick up after their pets.

It is Just Poop, It’s Natural Like Cows, It’s Fertilizer – Not True!

A common misconception, or excuse people use, is that poop is natural fertilizer. However, this is not true. Not all piles of poop are created equal. Cow manure has a very different make up from dog waste because their digestive systems and diets are very different. Cows are herbivores and dogs are omnivores and their diets are very high in protein. Dog waste is so high in nitrogen and phosphorus that it can have the opposite effect of fertilizer.

Disease Causing Bacteria and Parasites – Harmful for Humans and Dogs

Dog waste is full of disease-causing bacteria and parasites. These bacteria and parasites are harmful to humans and spread disease to other dogs. Dog waste is full of E. coli, salmonella and is a common carrier of worms, parvovirus, coronavirus, and salmonellosis. These bacteria and parasites can linger in the soil for years. If you do not pick up after your dog, you are putting other people and other dogs at risk of getting sick.

It Will Just Wash Away and Be Gone Soon – Not True! 

Another common misconception is that if you do not pick it up, it will quickly break down or wash away. However, once again, this is not the case with dog poop. In fact, dog waste can take as long as a year to naturally break down. Even if you leave the poop on the ground and it eventually breaks down, all those bacteria and parasites will be left to linger there for several more years.

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