Better Options for Pet Poop

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Every conscientious dog owner knows there's usually some clean-up involved during a visit to the dog park.

Now that you’ve finally figured out what to feed your pet (after pet food scares and debate over homemade diets), it’s time to address the other end of the story, so to speak. Whether your pet is nibbling millet or dining on organic kibble, eventually most of that food is converted to waste — and what do you do with all of that poop?

To Flush or Not to Flush?

Some litters companies advertise that their products are “flushable.” However, sending pet feces into a sewer system is discouraged in some parts of the United States, and the excess solid material can stress your home plumbing. Also, some cat feces can contain the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can infect humans and other animals and isn’t always killed by municipal water treatment systems.

Collecting

Perhaps, instead of a gerbil, you have a great Dane — in which case your pet’s poop probably isn’t all conveniently deposited in the one box. For those donations Rufus makes at the dog park, try using one of the many available biodegradable doggy bags or boxes rather than plastic bags.

  • Published on Mar 27, 2008
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