Is leaving dog poo in the street really so bad? The science says it’s even worse than you think
https://theconversation.com/is-leaving-dog-poo-in-the-street-really-so-bad-the-science-says-its-even-worse-than-you-think-207416
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LucidFeverDream@mander.xyz · 4 pts · 3y
Not only that, but that's how dog pass parasites to each other. The local dog parks here (which I keep my dog from)) have parasite issues once in a while because people are too lazy/inconsiderate to pick up after themselves.
sudoreboot@mander.xyz · 1 pts · 3y
It's worth considering the environmental impact of spending a whole plastic bag (even if small) for what often amounts to rabbit-sized poop in case you have a smaller dog. I'm one of those owners that make contextual judgements about when to pick up and when to leave it or flick it into a nearby bush with a stick. I'm not picking up poop off-trail in the forest. Also generally not alongside car roads (talk about pollution).
I know owning pets is not environmentally sound, so all I can do is mitigate.
LucidFeverDream@mander.xyz · 4 pts · 3y
Or use bags made of plant-based materials, which is what I do.
sudoreboot@mander.xyz · 1 pts · 3y
Would if they were sold in the local store. My executive function makes it hard to go hunting for places to buy the things I need on a regular basis.
Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 3y
Cool article. Focus on loose cats first.
tchotchony@mander.xyz · 9 pts · 3y
Why not both? Seems no biggie to pick up your dogs' poop while you're walking it. People here have mostly been managing to do it for years now.
TheRainWasNice@lemmy.sdf.org · 1 pts · 3y
Water bottles prevent dogs from defecating on a lawn?
My solution is to have no lawn!