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Today I will talk about 4 Reasons You Need To Pick Up Your Dog's Poop.

Responsible dog owners pick up after their pets in public places.

However, there are times when owners neglect to pick up their dog's waste, perhaps they are in a rush,
don’t have poop bags, or they don’t see why it’s so important.

And because of this, you’ve probably stepped in more than your share of undisposed dog poop.

Chances are you’ve stepped in dog poop and not even been aware of it until you smell it wafting through your car.

This is one of many reasons why cleaning up after your dog is so important.

Here are a few more.

HERE ARE 4 REASONS WHY PICKING UP AFTER YOUR DOG IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THINK!!

# 1. It WILL NOT BREAKDOWN ON ITS OWN.

If you believe that dog poop will break down or just wash away, you're wrong.

Dog waste can take up to 12 months to fully break down. Plus, when rainwater washes over dog poop, it flows into the drainage systems.

Then the contaminated water is carried into lakes, streams, and rivers.

This means that the next time you go swimming in your favorite spot, you could be swimming in fecal water.

Studies have shown that up to 30% of bacteria found in watersheds come from pet waste!

According to livescience.com America's 83 million pet dogs produce about 10.6 million tons of poop every year!

#2.
DISEASE-CAUSING BACTERIA AND PARASITES.

The parasites and bacteria in dog waste can spread disease to other dogs and even you if not properly picked up.

E. coli and salmonella are some of the bacteria which are carried in dog waste.

Even if your dog does not show symptoms of being sick their waste can carry diseases that are harmful to humans and other pets.

Plus, Coronavirus, Giardiasis, Parvovirus, Cryptosporidiosis, Salmonellosis, and Campylobacteriosis, along with several types of worms like ringworm and tapeworm.

The parasites and bacteria can stay in the soil for years.

By not picking up after your dog, you're putting other people's pets at risk for exposure to harmful bacteria.

Children who play outside and gardeners are at the most risk for contamination.

These harmful bacteria also affect water quality.

There are nutrients and pathogens that can pollute the water if the poop is not disposed of correctly.

When your furry best friend does his business and the waste ends up in the water,
it decomposes and releases harmful nutrients that will cause excessive growth of algae and weeds in the water.

The water will become smelly and unusable for locals to swim, fish, or boat in.

When water is polluted with this kind of waste it can cause severe illness for humans.

You should avoid letting your dog poop within 200 feet of a body of water and remember to never throw dog waste into a storm drain.

#3.
IT’S COMMON COURTESY TO PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG.

Picking up after your dog is not only a common courtesy but your duty as a pet owner.

When feces is left lying in yards, grassy areas, parks, and even the sidewalk the smell can quickly become overwhelming!
IT STINKS!

When you take your dog for a walk away from your home, you are entering the public property.

Because you own your dog, what waste your dog makes is your responsibility to pick up.

It is even the law to clean up after your pet in some urban and suburban areas.
Plus, it’s just good manners.

While it may be convenient to re-use plastic grocery bags,
a more environmentally-friendly option is biodegradable baggies made specifically for the job.

#4.
DOG POOP IS NOT A FERTILIZER.

If you think, as many people do, that dog waste is a natural fertilizer, think again.

Since most dogs' diets are high in protein, it has the reverse effect of fertilizer.

Dog poop is exceptionally high in nitrogen and phosphorus, so if you let your dog’s waste lay in your grass, it can actually cause burns in your lawn.