Why dog waste should be hygienically cleared

All faeces contain bacteria that can cause stomach upsets if ingested. However, the greatest risk to public health from dog faeces is toxocariasis.

 

Toxocariasis is an infection of the round worm Toxocara canis. It is a zoonotic disease that is spread via unwashed vegetables and dog faeces. Young children in particular are at risk due to their weaker immune systems and because they are more likely to expose themselves by ingesting the eggs. A puppy can pass as many as 15,000 eggs per gram of faeces, and they are a major source of environmental contamination.

Keeping a dooup in your garden, ready to clear and spray where dog waste has been is the logical solution. All other pooper scoopers and garden shovels will typically leave residue waste that can remain active for up to a year if untreated.

It's about time hygienic and easy clearance was available for our gardens; after all, this is where we dine, relax and play - it's an extension of our home!