Dog droppings.

[John Gryphon]

Is leaving dog poo in the street really so bad? The science says it's even worse than you think

Beyond the obvious unsightliness and the likelihood of making unwanted contact with dog poo, there are other important reasons to pick up after dogs, writes Melissa Starling.

www.abc.net.au

 

[User00035]

It's been well known for a very long time that dog faeces is incredibly toxic to human beings and wildlife. It is loaded with dangerous microbes and often full of antibiotics which can pollute water courses. It takes months to decompose and it's even toxic to a lot of plant life.

 

[John Gryphon]

that dog faeces is incredibly toxic to human beings

Yet so many have their dogs live in their houses with them...dragging their freckles across the Axminster.

 

[User00035]

Yet so many have their dogs live in their houses with them...dragging their freckles across the Axminster.

And feed them in the kitchen.

 

[John Gryphon]

And feed them in the kitchen.

Same table too....god I shudder.

 

[Twodogs]

My understanding, please correct me if I’m wrong, is the biggest reason for the toxicity in dog scat is because of the chemicals we give them as either medical care or in their foodstuffs. Not so different from humans.

 

[User00035]

My understanding, please correct me if I’m wrong, is the biggest reason for the toxicity in dog scat is because of the chemicals we give them as either medical care or in their foodstuffs. Not so different from humans.

I'd certainly far rather crawl through wild fox crap when out shooting than a domestic dog's leavings.

Badger is another matter though....