THE FACTS:
Did you know that dog waste is dangerous for your health and the environment?
Picking up after your dog is an essential responsibility that helps keep our parks and waterways safe and clean.
8.2 Million
dogs and counting are living in Canada.
Toxic Waste
The Environmental Protection Agency puts dog waste in the same category as toxic chemicals and oil spills.
41%
of Canadian households have at least one dog.
Dog Waste
is hard on the ecosystem: it carries more disease, bacteria, nitrogen, and phosphorus than wild animals.
23 Million
coliform bacteria found in each gram of dog poop – a cause of gastrointestinal problems and serious kidney disorders.
2.2 Billion
pounds of waste produced by dogs each year.
THE RISKS:
Water
Dog waste pollutes water with bacteria, and excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. A major contributor to high e coli levels, dog waste pollutes water for drinking and swimming, often leading to beach closures. Excess nitrogen and phosphorus promotes the growth of algae blooms, depleting oxygen levels in the water and harming marine life.
Soil
Parasites and bacteria from dog waste can stay in the soil for up to three years, putting other dogs and park users at risk of developing illness.
Rain
carries these pollutants into streams, rivers, and lakes.
Did you know?
Dog poop puts you at risk for E. coli, whipworms, ringworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and more.
THE SOLUTION:
Practica dog waste bag dispensers encourage responsible ownership and picking up, even when park users forget to bring bags. Where can you use a Practica bag dispenser?
Municipalities and city parks, Condos, Veterinary clinics, Campgrounds, Marinas, Beaches.
THE RESULT
Cleaner, healthier communities for pooches and the people who love them.