Is Dog Poop Really Bad for Your Yard?

You might think dog waste is “natural” fertilizer, but it’s actually harmful to your lawn, pets, and even people. Unlike cow manure, dog poop is acidic and packed with bacteria, parasites, and pathogens that can kill grass and spread disease.

Here’s why regular cleanup matters:

• Ruins Grass: Dog waste burns your lawn due to high nitrogen content.
• Spreads Parasites: Roundworms, E. coli, and more can live in waste and affect humans and animals.
• Attracts Flies and Pests: No one wants a bug buffet in the yard.
• Pollutes Water: Waste washes into storm drains and contaminates local waterways.

Bottom line: scooping regularly is more than a courtesy — it’s a health must. If you’re tired of doing it yourself, that’s where we come in.

Let PAWS handle the dirty work — you focus on fetch.