Scoop Your Dogs Poop

April 2012, Aubrey, LVT

Besides being neighborly, there are many reasons you should always carry bags with you on your walks with your dog. There are many types of parasites that dogs are susceptible to and a few of them are transmitted by the fecal oral route. As we all know dogs like to sniff other dogs feces if its left unscooped, this is how the fecal oral route works. A dog sniffs the infected feces and potentially ingests it and in turn can be infected with roundworms, hook worms, and or whip worms. There are also factors that could cause you to be infected with a parasite! The grass can remain contaminated with hook worms and are transmitted to humans through us walking barefoot through the grass! There are preventative steps you can take to ensure your pets and your safety. 1. Keep up on a monthly flea prevention. 2. Keep up on Annual or Bi Annual exams for senior pets. Fecal testing is recommended atleast once a year. 3. Yearly deforming! 4. Last but not least, Scoop Your Dogs Poop! It’s the best for the Environment, You, and Your dog! Also be aware it is the law in Washington to scoop your pets waste. If left unscooped dog feces can contaminate storm drains, ditches, and streams that feed into our rivers, lakes, and marine waters.

Aubrey, LVT