🐾Hidden Hazards in Your Lawn: Why Dog Waste is More Than Just a Nuisance

🐾Hidden Hazards in Your Lawn: Why Dog Waste is More Than Just a Nuisance

At New Graze Lawn Care Services, we love our furry friends as much as you do -  but we also care  deeply about your lawn's health and your family's safety. While it may seem harmless to let nature take its course, excessive dog feces in your yard can create serious biohazards, not just for your property, but for your neighbors and four-legged companions too. 

💩It's Not Fertilizer - It's a Biohazard

Contrary to popular belief, dog waste is not a natural fertilizer. In fact, it's highly acidic and contains bacteria, viruses,  and parasites that can damage your lawn and linger in the soil for weeks or even months. Unlike cow manure, dog feces do not break down into nutrients beneficial to grass. Instead, they can burn your grass, cause unsightly brown patches, and ruin the soil quality over time. 

❤️‍🩹Health Risks to People and Pets

Dog feces can harbor:

  • Roundworms
  • Hookworms
  • Parvovirus
  • Giardia
  • E.Coli
  • Salmonella

These harmful pathogens don't just stay put - they can easily transfer to shoes, paws, or garden tools, spreading illness across your yard, into your home, or even onto neighboring properties. Children playing outside or pets walking through the grass are at particularly high risk of exposure.

🚫Contamination Doesn't Stay Contained

When it rains, contaminated waste can wash into storm drains, creeks, and other yards, contributing to water pollution and community-wide health  risks. That makes picking up after your pup  more than just polite - it's responsible pet ownership. 

✅ How New Graze Can Help

If your yard has become overrun or you're dealing with buildup from multiple pets, we offer:

  • Pet waste removal services
  • Lawn restoration for waste-damaged areas
  • Pet-safe lawn treatments

Let's work together to protect your family, your pets, and your lawn from the harmful effects of dog waste buildup.

🐶A Cleaner Lawn is a Safer Lawn

We love dogs. We love healthy lawns. With a little help and regular maintenance, you don't have to choose between the two. 

Contact New Graze Lawn Care Services today to schedule a pet-safe lawn assessment or learn more about our waste removal and restoration packages.

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