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DOODYCALLS o Waste not, want not: Pet Waste o In the dog eat dog world of real estate, an area is only as good as its property values. And for areas overrun by smelly piles of dog poop, the feces factor could prove the weakest link to many homeowners. o The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), estimates Americans own more pets than ever before, with 74.8 million dogs as of 2008. o Beyond your grass, it has been estimated that a single gram of dog feces can contain 23 million fecal coliform bacteria, which are known to cause cramps, diarrhea, intestinal illness, and serious kidney disorders in humans. EPA even 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 shellfishing. o The EPA explains that the decay of your pet's waste actually creates nutrients for weeds and algae that grow in the waterways. As these organisms thrive on your dog's droppings, they overtake the water and limit the amount of light that can penetrate the water's surface. As a result, oxygen levels in the water decrease, and the fish and seafood we eat can be asphyxiated, EPA says. o A toxic cycle o If you aren't worried about your local waterways, you may be a bit more concerned about the impact of dog droppings on your home. The thing about persistently disposing of stools improperly (or not at all) is that it kicks off a harmful cycle that can affect your whole family - including your pet. o According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pet droppings can contribute to diseases animals pass to humans, called zoonoses. When infected dog droppings are deposited on your lawn, the eggs of certain roundworms and other parasites can linger in your soil for years. Anyone who comes into contact with that soil - be it through gardening, playing sports, walking barefoot or any other means - runs the risk of coming into contact with those eggs; especially your dog. o Some of the hard-to-pronounce parasites your lawn could harbor include Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Salmonella, as well as hookworms, ringworms and tapeworms. Infections from these bugs often cause fever, muscle aches, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea in humans. Children are most susceptible, since they often play in the dirt and put things in their mouths or eyes. o In the end, it is best not to let sleeping dogs lie when it comes to issues of communal cleanliness. After all, proper sanitation could mean the difference between your yard being a beautiful oasis, or an area that has gone to the dogs. o Author: Dave Mason is the franchise owner of DoodyCalls, Charleston's Premier Pet Waste Removal Service
Meet the Irish dog breeds on St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by many different kinds of people, in a variety of ways. The way the Long Island Dogs Examiner celebrates is to highlight some of the Irish (or believed to be Irish) dog breeds that may not immediately come to mind (sorry
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Commercial dog breeders from Amish community speak out at Elkhart County Plan Commission
They've been called puppy mills but according to Indiana’s state law they're commercial breeders. Thursday a handful of breeders from the Amish community spoke out at an Elkhart County Plan Commission meeting. There were twelve people that spoke at the
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Kandi Stevens: Breeding your dog more difficult than you realize
There are some valid reasons you might want to breed your dog, but there are many more for why you should not. Reasons we may hear in favor of breeding: she's so sweet, we/family want a puppy from her; it's a good experience for the dog and/or
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FOX Files: Former Dog Breeding Site Registers as a “Rescue”
Some dog breeders may be finding new ways to stay in the animal business. Investigative reporter Chris Hayes found a breeder location with a troubled history that’s now claiming to be a dog rescue. State inspectors cited the location 15 months
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Top Dog Breeds on Long Island?
Just last week our friends at Newsday did a nice article about the most popular breed of dog on Long Island, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC).� But I think the article was not quite accurate.� Many people who have dogs, who are AKC registry
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Airline's ban on 9 dog breeds is unfair
Is United Airlines profiling dog breeds? If so, I'm a logical person to ask for help. I've stood up against local governments banning specific breeds (usually municipalities seeking to ban any dog looking like a Pit Bull). Breed bans have never
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Dog Breeds - Most popular dogs of the world for iPhone
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Denied! Toto breed won’t become Kansas’ state dog
Toto, do you have a feeling you’re not in a Kansas legislative spat anymore? That’s, um, because you’re not. Much like the Wicked Witch of the West, a proposal to make the famed “Wizard of Oz” dog breed the state dog of Kansas melted away this week.
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Police kill pit bull; 3 incidents reported in a week
After business hours, call the Victoria Police Department at 361-573-3221. Two pit bull dog attacks on Friday culminated a week in which the aggressive breed threatened residents in three Victoria neighborhoods. In all, three of the six animals
Source: www.victoriaadvocate.com
Rethink your dog roaming freely
Momentary distractions are all it takes to cause an accident and pets can be a common source of becoming a dangerous one.
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'Whisperer': Adopting the right dog
Cesar Milan strongly supports adopting pets, but he warns that taking one in based on pity isn't the best way. Rather than choosing based on emotion, Millan recommends a different approach.
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