Picking your dog’s poop is one of the most abhorred chores as a pet owner.
It may be a dreadful task, however it’s something that needs to be done to protect both the environment and the public’s health around you. It also has immense importance for your pet’s health. Scroll down to learn
Why is it important to scoop your dog’s poop regularly?
- It is a Source of Environmental Pollution.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are two types of pollutants that dog poop has; nutrients and pathogenic. That dog poop that travels into the waterways serves as a potential source of pathogens for water life and the people who come in contact with that water. Moreover, the nutrients released from dog poop cause algae’s growth in water, making it unusable for recreation.
- Dog Poop Can Spread Diseases.
Your dog’s poop could have parasites and bacteria that cause harm to humans and other pets as well. Disease transmission from a dog’s poop is facilitated by flies that sit on the poop and later travel to another place, or it can spread through other pets as well that come in contact with it. Since there are movable sources to spread the disease known as fomites, you don’t need to come into direct contact with the poop to get an infection, as said by iHeartDogs. Some common illnesses that spread through your furry friend’s poop are;
- Salmonella
- coli
- Roundworms
- Coliform bacteria
- Leptospira
- Parvovirus
- Giardia
These infectious agents can live in the soil for years. So it puts an extra responsibility upon you to protect other people and pets by picking up your dog’s poop and decreasing their risk of exposure to the diseases.
When To Hire a Pooper Scooper?
- You love your furry pets but dislike picking up after them.
- You’ve got a busy work schedule.
- Physical Limitations.
- Want to enjoy more family time in your backyard.You may want to consider hiring us, K9 Doodie Patrol, to help facilitate your dog waste removal needs.
At K9 Doodie Patrol, we offer affordable, professional pet waste clean-up. Our pooper scooper service helps to keep your yard clean. We properly disinfect all our tools after each visit to ensure the health of your pet. A thorough cleaning service is offered to the new customers, after which we follow a schedule of your desire. Check out our website to request a free quote and to schedule service.
