{"id":4562,"date":"2023-06-27T03:15:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T03:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/"},"modified":"2023-06-28T05:22:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T05:22:31","slug":"should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you put dog poop down the toilet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#Should_you_put_dog_poop_down_the_toilet\" title=\"Should you put dog poop down the toilet?\">Should you put dog poop down the toilet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#Is_it_OK_to_put_dog_poo_down_the_toilet\" title=\"Is it OK to put dog poo down the toilet?\">Is it OK to put dog poo down the toilet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#How_do_you_dispose_of_dog_poop\" title=\"How do you dispose of dog poop?\">How do you dispose of dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#What_happens_if_you_flush_dog_poop\" title=\"What happens if you flush dog poop?\">What happens if you flush dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#Why_should_you_not_flush_dog_poop\" title=\"Why should you not flush dog poop?\">Why should you not flush dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#What_bin_can_dog_poo_go_in\" title=\"What bin can dog poo go in?\">What bin can dog poo go in?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#What_do_you_do_with_dog_poop_in_your_garden\" title=\"What do you do with dog poop in your garden?\">What do you do with dog poop in your garden?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#How_do_you_dissolve_poop_in_your_yard\" title=\"How do you dissolve poop in your yard?\">How do you dissolve poop in your yard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_dog_poop_to_decompose\" title=\"How long does it take for dog poop to decompose?\">How long does it take for dog poop to decompose?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#Where_do_you_put_dog_poop_after_scooping\" title=\"Where do you put dog poop after scooping?\">Where do you put dog poop after scooping?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet\/#Does_dog_poop_attract_ants\" title=\"Does dog poop attract ants?\">Does dog poop attract ants?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_put_dog_poop_down_the_toilet\"><\/span>Should you put dog poop down the toilet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">And this week\u2019s query is this: \u201cIs it safe to flush your dog\u2019s poop down the toilet?\u201d The answer is yes, if it\u2019s not in a bag. \u201cNever flush plastic bags or any kind of plastic down the toilet.\u00a0 The Environmental Protection Agency endorses flushing as a safe way to dispose of dog feces.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/whats-the-best-dog-pooper-scooper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What&#8217;s the best dog pooper scooper?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-put-dog-poo-down-the-toilet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_put_dog_poo_down_the_toilet\"><\/span>Is it OK to put dog poo down the toilet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t flush animal mess down the loo<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson told us, \u201cYou should not flush animal poo down the toilet. The wastewater treatment process is only designed to treat human waste and animal poo has much higher levels of bacteria, as well as a higher nitrate content.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-dispose-of-dog-poop\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_dispose_of_dog_poop\"><\/span>How do you dispose of dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s what you should do: After wrapping the poop in a biodegradable bag, you can dispose of it by either composting or flushing it. If you choose to compost, create a pit dedicated only to pup poo, or purchase a dog waste compost bin from a pet or garden store, which is designed specifically for this purpose.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-you-flush-dog-poop\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_flush_dog_poop\"><\/span>What happens if you flush dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bagged poop can be flushed. Reality: It can clog home plumbing and stress sewer systems.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IuzdXSbvs8c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IuzdXSbvs8c\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-should-you-not-flush-dog-poop\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_not_flush_dog_poop\"><\/span>Why should you not flush dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never put dog poop in municipal compost bins, because temperatures might not get high enough in compost facilities to kill pathogens, including salmonella, campylobacter, and toxocara.\u00a0 Don\u2019t flush dog excrement into a septic-tank system unless its installers and manufacturers verify that their system can handle it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-bin-can-dog-poo-go-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_bin_can_dog_poo_go_in\"><\/span>What bin can dog poo go in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a rule, it is always better to dispose of your dog\u2019s waste at home: In your domestic waste bin (black bin). Make sure you double wrap the waste to prevent smells. Biodegradable dog waste bags are available from some retailers and provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-you-do-with-dog-poop-in-your-garden\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_dog_poop_in_your_garden\"><\/span>What do you do with dog poop in your garden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Home dog waste disposer<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Purchase a large plastic dustbin with a secure lid.<\/li>\n<li>Dig a hole in your garden which is one foot deeper than the bin.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the hole with six inches of pea shingle.<\/li>\n<li>Top this up with larger pebbles and sit the dustbin on top so that when the lid is on it sits just above the level of the ground.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-200164\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-do-you-do-with-dog-poop-in-your-garden.png\" alt=\"What do you do with dog poop in your garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-do-you-do-with-dog-poop-in-your-garden.png 1280w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-do-you-do-with-dog-poop-in-your-garden-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-do-you-do-with-dog-poop-in-your-garden-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/What-do-you-do-with-dog-poop-in-your-garden-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-dissolve-poop-in-your-yard\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_dissolve_poop_in_your_yard\"><\/span>How do you dissolve poop in your yard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gardening lime, also known as agricultural lime, is extremely effective at dissolving dog poop off lawns. All you need to do is sprinkle it on the poop and you\u2019ll see the poop vanish within a matter of days.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XNW6RvI_62Y\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-poop-to-decompose\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_dog_poop_to_decompose\"><\/span>How long does it take for dog poop to decompose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog poop can decompose in as little as 9 weeks depending on environmental factors and the dog\u2019s diet. In colder climates, it can take up to 12 months for dog poop to decompose and break down in cold weather, particularly if it\u2019s been buried in the woods during winter.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-do-you-put-dog-poop-after-scooping\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_put_dog_poop_after_scooping\"><\/span>Where do you put dog poop after scooping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The quickest, easiest way to get rid of a dog\u2019s poop is to put it in a plastic bag and either drop the bag in a trash can or flush the bag\u2019s contents down a toilet.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-dog-poop-attract-ants\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dog_poop_attract_ants\"><\/span>Does dog poop attract ants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Black house ants or Ochetellus are usually found scavenging food in dog poo, kitchen and garbage bags. Like other ants, they are attracted to sugary food. In case that these measures fail, there are natural remedies that can ward off these insects.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OAKWjRqMdr8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Should you put dog poop down the toilet?Is it OK to put dog poo down the toilet?How do you dispose of dog poop?What happens if you flush dog poop?Why should you not flush dog poop?What bin can dog poo go in?What do you do with dog poop in your garden?How do you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":200163,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Should-you-put-dog-poop-down-the-toilet.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4562"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4562"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4562\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":200165,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4562\/revisions\/200165"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/200163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}