I'm sure you all know to clean your yard and pick up dog poop on walks, but I thought a reminder was good. Not only do you not want to step in it-- it's just healthy to pick it up.
We have Bits and Pekes at our house, so I try to clean the yard several times a day. I don't want the Bits to step in it. And I don't want the dogs to roll in it, eat it, or play with it. Chumley will eat poop-- oh disgusting!
I don't want him to kiss the Bits if he's had a poop snack!
Cleaning up the poop can reduce the risk of: parvo, giardia, roundworms, hookworms (they are awful!), coccidia (this is one nasty parasite). Cleaning the yard each day will keep your pet healthier.
And if you have a dog like Chumley-- who likes poop-- you can reduce his "snacking" and give him healthy treats instead. :-)
Here is an article on this:
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here: Diseases that can be Spread Through Feces
Its a every day job.
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Anyone done this???? Does this work????