Canine Cleanup
and Waste Disposal Service
Residential and Commercial services
We need to understand that Dog Feces are not like cow
manure or compost.
It Cannot and Should Not be used as a Fertilizer. The
feces of a dog can
carry many bacteria that may cause serious illness to
an animal and a human.
The most common and widely known to us are Heartworm,
Tapeworms and Salmonellas.
Heartworm - You know that you get your dog tested for
Heartworm because it can cause Congestive Heart Failure.
In rare cases a human can get it where it migrates to
the lungs.
Salmonella is also very common to us. Normally we think
of it as something
we get when we don't prepare food sanitarily, but it
can also be passed
to us from dogs and cats through their feces.
Tapeworms - These usually occur when a dog swallows
a flea through
grooming or biting and itching. Make sure your dog gets
flea treatments
What can be done to control tapeworm infection in dogs
and to prevent human infection?
Effective flea control is important.
Prompt deworming should be given when parasites are
detected; periodic
deworming may be appropriate for pets at high risk for
reinfection.
All pet feces should be disposed of promptly, especially
in yards, playgrounds,
and public parks. Strict hygiene is important, especially
for children.
Do not allow children to play in potentially contaminated
environments.
Lesser known, but just as dangerous are:
Cryptosporidiosis and Campylobacteriosis - causes diarrhea,
stomach cramps,
nausea and dehydration. It is COMMONLY picked up by
humans
from dogs by Feces to Mouth. That sounds disgusting,
but think about
when you're cleaning your yard or throwing the ball
for Brutus.
Toxocariasis - This is more common in kids. This is
a roundworm that can be
transferred to kids when they play in area with dog
waste on the ground.
This nasty little Round Worm may cause vision loss,
rash fever or cough. It can be treated.
Pet waste has been labeled as an Environmental Pollutant
by Scientists.
Studies have shown that rain and sprinklers are dissolving
it into the ground and
it becomes a major contributor to polluting the water
supply and our Chesapeake Bay. Overall, what we
all need to understand is that dog waste is not only
disgusting but
can be unhealthy and dangerous for your pets and your
family. The greatest risk is to
children, but anyone walking barefoot or throwing the
ball for the dog can pick up
a parasite. They can live a long time in the lawn and
they can pass from pet to
pet very quickly. Just as soon as you get one on anti-biotics,
another pet will
begin showing signs of the parasite.
Don't risk the Health of your Family or Your Pets.
Save yourself the expensive
vet bills and call us so we can discuss what would be
the best service for your family!
Find all this information useful? As a public service
I would be glad
to talk to your school, club or Service organization
on the
Dangers of Pet Waste and how it can contaminate our
tributaries
and Chesapeake Bay. Just call and leave me a message
410-251-7364.
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