6 Things You Wish You Didn’t Know About Dog Poop

By SCOOPSTER

From the Scoopster Team – Keeping Lawns Fresh, Clean & Fly-Free!

Let’s be honest dog poop isn’t exactly dinner table conversation. But when you run a pet waste cleanup company like we do at Scoopster, you learn some things you wish you could unlearn. Unfortunately (or fortunately for our clients), we know the dirty truth… and now, so will you.

Here are 6 things you wish you didn’t know about dog poop but probably should:

1. It’s Not Fertilizer—It’s Toxic

Unlike cow manure, dog poop is not good for your grass. In fact, it’s high in nitrogen and acidic, which can actually kill your lawn. Plus, it doesn’t break down the same way. So next time someone tells you “just leave it, it’s natural,” kindly show them your brown patches.

2. One Pile Can Contain Millions of Bacteria

One single gram of dog waste can contain 23 million fecal bacteria including E. coli, salmonella, and giardia. That’s not just nasty for your shoes it’s dangerous for humans, especially kids who play in the yard.

3. Parasites Love It

Roundworms, hookworms, whipworms… yuck. Dog poop can carry parasite eggs that can survive in your soil for months even after the poop is gone. That’s a long-term health hazard just waiting to happen.

4. Rainwater Can Spread It Into Local Waterways

When left on the ground, dog waste doesn’t just disappear. Rainwater can wash it into storm drains and eventually into rivers, lakes, and streams—contaminating local drinking water sources and harming wildlife.

5. The Smell Attracts Pests You Don’t Want

Flies, rats, and even raccoons are drawn to the scent of pet waste. That innocent little pile is a buffet for the very pests you want off your property. Plus, flies that land on poop… land on your grill next. Just saying.

6. Your Neighbors Do Notice

Even if you don’t smell it anymore, your neighbors do. That lingering scent, fly buzz, and brown smears near the fence? It’s not just bad for your lawn—it’s bad for your reputation.

The Good News?

Scoopster’s got you.

We specialize in affordable, reliable yard cleanup so you don’t have to deal with any of the above. Weekly, bi-weekly, or one-time—our team shows up rain or shine to keep your yard clean, your pets happy, and your family safe.

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Let’s keep your lawn a no-poop zone.

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