Monday, May 10, 2010
Some affects of dog waste on you and our community
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Posted by
spike
Beyond your grass, it has been estimated that a single gram of dog waste can contain 23 million fecal coliform bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and serious kidney disorders in humans. EPA even estimates that two or three days’ worth of droppings from a population of about 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay, and all watershed areas within 20 miles of it, to swimming and shell fishing.
Dog feces are one of the most common carriers of the following diseases:
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pet droppings can contribute to diseases animals pass to humans, called zoonoses. When infected dog poop is deposited on your lawn, the eggs of certain roundworms and other parasites can linger in your soil for years. Anyone who comes into contact with that soil—be it through gardening, playing sports, walking barefoot or any other means—runs the risk of coming into contact with those eggs; especially your dog.
Some of the hard-to-pronounce parasites your lawn could harbor include Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Salmonella, as well as hookworms, ringworms and tapeworms. Infections from these bugs often cause fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea in humans. Children are most susceptible, since they often play in the dirt and put things in their mouths or eyes.
Remember, dog waste does not just go away over time, it's just like any other waste left from an animal. It contains bacteria, germs, possible disease and infections that can harm you, your family and even our environment. In Durango especially it's a huge concern with our river trail as everyone walks their dogs there but many will not pick up after them.
When it rains it's quickly and easily deposited into our Animas River polluting it and possibly our drinking water. Do your "doody" and help your environment, your family and your community, call us and let us do our "doody"!
Dog feces are one of the most common carriers of the following diseases:
- Heartworms
- Whipworms
- Hookworms
- Roundworms
- Tapeworms
- Parvo
- Corona
- Giardiasis
- Salmonellosis
- Cryptosporidiosis
- Campylobacteriosis
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pet droppings can contribute to diseases animals pass to humans, called zoonoses. When infected dog poop is deposited on your lawn, the eggs of certain roundworms and other parasites can linger in your soil for years. Anyone who comes into contact with that soil—be it through gardening, playing sports, walking barefoot or any other means—runs the risk of coming into contact with those eggs; especially your dog.
Some of the hard-to-pronounce parasites your lawn could harbor include Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Salmonella, as well as hookworms, ringworms and tapeworms. Infections from these bugs often cause fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea in humans. Children are most susceptible, since they often play in the dirt and put things in their mouths or eyes.
Remember, dog waste does not just go away over time, it's just like any other waste left from an animal. It contains bacteria, germs, possible disease and infections that can harm you, your family and even our environment. In Durango especially it's a huge concern with our river trail as everyone walks their dogs there but many will not pick up after them.
When it rains it's quickly and easily deposited into our Animas River polluting it and possibly our drinking water. Do your "doody" and help your environment, your family and your community, call us and let us do our "doody"!
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