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Facts Regarding "K-9" Feces
* It is NOT a fertilizer and takes up to 1 year or more to break down.
* Parasites including roundworm an hookworm can be found in infected
dog feces, it can linger in the soil for years an if humans come in contact
with it, they too can become infected.
* A single gram of dog waste can contain; 23 million fecal coliform
bacteria, giardia, an
salmonella.
* It's a main contributor to "storm water pollution".
* Some dogs eat their own or do the droppings left by other dogs.
* Your dog might be rolling around in it, stepping in it, and then tracking it
in your house
Why Should I Be Concerned?
FOR YOUR FAMILY!:
There are numerous types of bacteria, diseases, viruses and parasites that are carried in canine feces such as: Roundworm, Parvo Virus, Whipworms, Hookworms, Giardia and Coccidia. The devastating effect of Roundworm is usually blindness to children and can be transmitted to adults also. Roundworms can develop within a couple of weeks and can live from months to years on your property. This is why a weekly service visit is very beneficial to ensure protection against contamination and transmission to humans.
FOR YOUR PETS!:
Dogs smell it, roll in it, walk in it, even ingest it. And, oftentimes, pick up serious diseases from it. Animal feces are one of the most common sources of the following diseases:
PARVO VIRUS:
is one of the deadliest diseases in the dog population, particularly among puppies. Gaining entry through the mouth, the virus attacks the digestive tract and kills cells that are critical in the absorption of nutrients. Severe fluid loss through diarrhea and vomiting can lead to death. Parvo also temporarily affects a dog's immune system and can lead to heart failure in some young dogs.
WHIPWORMS:
are blood suckers, tunneling into the wall of the intestine for their blood meals.
Vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss are common symptoms, and in large numbers these parasites can cause anemia. Difficult to diagnose, they are even harder to eliminate because they are often present in very large numbers.
HOOKWORMS:
are blood suckers attaching to the intestinal wall where they suck plugs of the intestinal tissue into their mouth structures. Anemia and /or intense inflammation can result. Hookworm infections can be passed to humans.
ROUNDWORMS(ascarids):
can affect the lungs and the digestive system, with typical signs being vomiting and diarrhea. Convulsions can occur with heavy infections and the disease can spread to humans.
GIARDIA:
are one-celled parasites that can cause diarrhea in dogs and cats. Infection with Giardia is often difficult to diagnose and treat effectively. Coccidia are also one-celled parasites that can cause diarrhea, especially in puppies and kittens.
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