What’s Your Dog Poop IQ?

Here’s the Straight Scoop On Dog Poop.

Everyone knows that dog poop is smelly and unsightly, but few people know just how bad dog waste is for your health, your pet’s health and the environment. Take our quiz to see if you’ve got the straight scoop on dog poop.

Record your answers for each question 1-7. Choose only one answer per question.

Questions

1. It is ok to leave dog waste on the ground or add it to my compost pile because it makes good fertilizer and won’t hurt anyone. (True or False)
2. Dog poop is a major food source for ________. (Fox, Rats, Raccoons, Skunk)
3. Keeping dog waste off the ground is important because it can transmit ________ to both humans and dogs making them sick. (Worms such as roundworm, ringworm, whipworm, and other parasites / West Nile Virus / H5N1 / or Kennel Cough)
4. Dogs and cats generate _________million tons of waste annually. (5, 10, 20)
5. According to the EPA, 1 gram of dog feces can contain ________ million fecal coli form bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and serious kidney disorders in humans. (5, 18, 23)
6. I still think it is ok to leave dog waste on the ground. (True or False)

Answers

1. It is ok to leave dog waste on the ground or add it to my compost pile because it makes good fertilizer and won’t hurt anyone. (True or False)  Dog poop can contain worms, parasites and other bacteria that can make you and your dog sick. It does not make good fertilizer. It also has harmful effects on the environment when left on the ground.
2. Dog poop is a major food source for RATS. If your community has a rat problem, or to prevent rat infestations, make sure you and other residents keep dog waste off the ground. To eliminate rats you will need to start by eliminating their food source. Consider installing pet waste stations that keep out rodents. These can be found on www.DoodyCallsDirect.com.
3. Keeping dog waste off the ground is important because it can transmit WORMS SUCH AS ROUNDWORM, RINGWORM, WHIPWORM, AND OTHER PARASITES. 80% of dog owners are unaware that dog waste poses a health threat to their dog and family.
4. Dog and cats generate 10 MILLION TONS of waste annually. Now that’s a lot of poop!
5. According to the EPA, 1 gram of dog feces can contain 23 MILLION fecal coli form bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and kidney disorders. The EPA estimates that two or three days worth of droppings from a population of about 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria to temporarily close a bay and all watershed areas within 20 miles of it to swimming and shell fishing.
6. I still think it is ok to leave dog waste on the ground. FALSE We also know that the reality is that for many yards and communities, pet waste remains a problem for various reasons. DoodyCalls is here to help. We are your super duper pooper scoopers and we want to keep your yard and community clean, safe, and pet waste free year-round!

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