Professional Pet Waste Removal in Austin, TexasHave you ever thought about how much time and effort it actually takes to be a responsible pet parent? We own a small 1 year-old Shih Tzu, and he poops around 2 or 3 times a day. His diet is primarily kibble and canned dog food, but thinking of all the other pet owners, especially those with bigger dogs out there, it gets me thinking, "How do you go about cleaning after your pet?!" Some of you may have really big dogs, some may have medium dogs, others have small dogs or even cats: regardless of the size and kind of pet you have, all of us have one thing in common… WE DISLIKE CLEANING AFTER THEM!!! PERIOD!!! When you’re relaxing and maybe watching “the blacklist” or “the flash” on Netflix, or just chilling in your South Austin home, the last thing you want to do is to get up and clean up after your pet because the lawn guys are coming anytime today. It's a cringefest right there. You start pointing fingers as to who's turn it is to clean up after your pet. No need to worry, we got your back with our professional pet waste removal service in Austin, Texas. But really, whether you get our services or not, we do hope everyone out there cleans up after their pets, one way or another. Pet Waste?
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Pet Poop Fact #1According to Austin, Tx poop expert guide, scoopthepoop.org, pet waste, especially poop, can contain e-coli, roundworm, giardia, and other germs that can make people extremely sick. Some of these disease-causing organisms remain infectious in soil for weeks or years. To make matters worst, pet poop can contaminate lakes, rivers, and our entire water supply. Pet poop is also toxic to plants and will cause a bald spot on your lawn if left alone for weeks. Why Clean After Your Pet? Short answer... "BECAUSE IT IS AGAINST THE LAW"!Here is a list of ordinances in Austin, Texas for pet owners: AUSTIN§ 3-4-6 DEFECATION BY A DOG OR CAT. "An owner or handler shall promptly remove and sanitarily dispose of feces left on public or private property by a dog or cat being handled by the person, other than property owned by the owner or handler of the dog or cat.” Fine: Up to $500. § 15-6-112 - ACCUMULATIONS AND DEPOSIT OF WASTE PROHIBITED. (A) A person commits an offense if the person deposits, causes to be deposited, or permits to accumulate any dry or wet solid waste upon any public or private premises within the city in such a manner as to emit noxious or offensive odors or to become unsanitary or injurious to public health or safety. § 3-2-11 - ENCLOSURE REQUIRED. (A)(3) maintained in a sanitary condition that does not allow flies to breed or cause an odor offensive to an adjacent residence or business Pet Poop Fact #2# 250,000 Dogs in Austin create 150,000 pounds of dog poop per day, which is 55 million pounds of dog poop per year deposited in our city. "BECAUSE DOG WASTE IS HARMFUL"Aside from the fact that it is “EEEEEEEEWWWW” and it “SMELLS BAD”! Pet Poop Fact #3Just one ounce of dog feces contains 23 million microorganisms of bacteria - nearly twice that of human waste. "BECAUSE IT “WILL” DESTROY YOUR LAWN!"Pet waste does not make a good fertilizer. Pet waste is toxic (as I said, it contains harmful microorganisms) and is harmful to your lawn, it causes burns on your grass and discoloring. Improperly scooping and disposing of your pet’s waste will damage your lawn and hopefully not but may be irreparable. This may lead to bigger problems if you plan on landscaping your lawn or if you want to sell your home in the future. Pet Poop Fact #4Some of the common diseases that you, other people or other pets can get from pet waste: Pet Poop Fact #5It washes from land into our creeks and lakes and contaminates the water - causes harmful algae and aquatic weeds to grow - reduces oxygen in the water for fish and other animals - makes recreational areas unsafe to enjoy
So what do you need to do to be a responsible Fur parent? Pet Poop Fact #6Your pet’s waste can cause water pollution. When it rains, pet waste left on trails, sidewalks and grassy areas can wash into the nearest waterway. Even if you can't see signs of water near you, the feces wash into storm drains and then travel to your neighborhood creek or lake untreated. As much as we want to do it maybe once a week or once a month, it is really not possible. Since your pet, a dog for example, may poop more than once a day. So make sure to clean after your pet on a daily basis and that should be fine. Pet Poop Fact #7Roundworm eggs last for years, because of this dog waste should not go in compost that will end up as vegetable garden fertilizers. Hookworms are a concern in sandy areas where people are on the beach or barefoot in parks and playgrounds since these worms will migrate under the skin, causing scars
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9/19/2017 03:15:43 am
Hi, I like your blog. With the help of your blog, I got the idea of removing the waste of my pet. Now, I can protect my family from some disease that can caused due to pet waste, So thanks and keep sharing. 8/16/2018 01:51:31 pm
One of my friends used to breed dogs and she would always make a point of picking up any feces as promptly as possible. I never realized what she meant when she said it was to prevent damage to the lawn, because I always thought that waste was a good fertilizer. Thanks for explaining that pet waste is actually toxic and harmful to lawns. We'll be sure to hire a removal service to clean the pet waste from our backyard. 5/1/2020 03:04:21 am
I find it interesting to learn that pet waste contains a couple of disease-causing worms and bacteria, which would mean bad news especially for kids who play in the yard. My uncle got himself a new Beagle puppy and he's worried about how he'll be able to clean most of the pet's waste because he's busy taking care of his kid. I should share this with him so he'd consider hiring professional waste cleanup services. Leave a Reply. |
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