Dog Poop Doesn’t Simply Disappear! Clean it up!

Did you know that dog poop doesn't simply disappear? It's true it may appear that dog poop will vanish into the lawn, but if you dig deeper into this infographic you will see that is clearly not the case. 

Is dog poop good for the lawn?

While some dog poop may not be harmful, it is acidic. And can burn the lawn. But that's only the beginning of the issues dog poop in the yard can cause. No dog poop is not good for your lawn.

Can dog poop on the lawn be harmful to people?

Yes, dog poop in the lawn can house millions of bacteria that can spread throughout the property and can be picked up by humans, pets, or, worst of all, children. Dog poop can carry 23 million bacteria per gram. It can also house campylobacteriosis, E. coli, Gladaria, Parvo, Tapeworms, Roundworms, Salmonella, and Cocciola. 

Is dog poop bad for the environment?

Dog poop is not only bad for humans, pets, and animals. And it can enter waterways where it can contaminate waterways. Worst of all, the bacteria cant be filtered out by water treatment facilities. This is why you should not mow dog poop into your lawn.

What can we do to prevent the issues posed by dog poop?

It's simple. As annoying as it may be, take a few minutes to pick up your dog's poop. Even if you only do it every few days. But whatever you do, don't mow dog poop into the lawn. It can raise the risk of many types of diseases and parasites. Take a little extra time to help your neighborhood stay dog poop free. Your neighbors will thank you. 

At the end of the day, dog poop poses severe risks to your health, those you know, and the environment. Especially if you live in a big city, take some accountability and clean up after your dog and make the world a cleaner place to live. This infographic is by Earth Rated. 

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