Let’s be honest: nobody really wants to talk about dog poop.
But as a pet owner, you deal with it daily — and there’s more to those backyard meteorites than meets the eye (or nose).
Here at ScooperNova, we’ve seen it all — and we’re not afraid to spill the… well, scoop.
Ready to ruin your appetite?
Let’s go!
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1. Your dog’s poop says everything about their health
That backyard pile is basically a report card from your dog’s digestive system.
Too soft? Too hard? Too frequent? Too mysteriously green?
Your dog’s diet, stress levels, hydration, and even parasites all show up in their poop.
Understanding what’s normal — and what’s a red flag — can help you catch health issues early (and possibly save you a vet bill later).
Want to know what your pup’s piles are really trying to tell you?
Check out this helpful Dog Poop Quality Chart from The Farmer’s Dog. It breaks down color, shape, and consistency with easy-to-read visuals.
Consider it your field guide to canine number twos.
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2. Dog poop is not fertilizer (we repeat: NOT)
It might be brown and squishy, but dog poop is nothing like cow manure.
Cows eat grass. Dogs eat meat, kibble, and whatever else they sneak off the sidewalk — which means their poop is acidic, protein-heavy, and teeming with pathogens.
Unlike plant-eating animals, dog waste:
• Doesn’t break down cleanly — it festers
• Burns your grass instead of helping it grow
• Can stay in the soil for years, especially if left buried or smeared by a lawnmower
Letting it “compost naturally” is basically inviting a ba
cterial rave in your backyard.
Not to mention the smell lingers like a ghost — even after it’s gone.
TL;DR?
If your lawn looks like a battlefield and smells like regret, it might be time to phone the pros.
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3. Each gram of dog poop can contain up to 23 million fecal bacteria
Yes, you read that right: million.
From E. coli to salmonella, dog poop is a buffet of bacteria you definitely don’t want near your kids, your patio, or your shoes.
And when it rains? That bacteria washes into storm drains and local waterways.
(Yep. You might be swimming in it.)
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4. Parasites love poop!
Worms, giardia, and other charming creatures often hang out in dog poop.
They can live in the soil for weeks — and even infect other dogs (and humans).
It’s like a microscopic horror movie happening in your backyard.
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5. The average dog produces about 274 pounds of poop a year
That’s more than a full-grown panda.
And if you’ve got two dogs or more dogs- you’re potentially hosting a ton of turds.
Let us take some of the weight off for you!
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6. Dogs sometimes eat poop… and it’s totally normal (sort of)
It’s called coprophagia, and it’s as disgusting as it sounds.
Some dogs eat their own poop out of boredom, stress, or nutritional deficiency.
Weird? Yes. Uncommon? Nope.
(Also another reason to keep the yard clean — so they’re not treating it like a buffet.)
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7. Most people pick it up wrong (or not at all)
Let’s be real: if you’re not scooping enough and playing “poop roulette” with your lawnmower, you’re not doing your yard — or your shoes — or the environment any favors.
There’s a better way…
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Time to Phone Home (for Backup)
If this list grossed you out just a little, congratulations: you’re normal.
But guess what?
You don’t have to be the one dealing with it.
Let ScooperNova clean the galaxy — starting with your backyard.
Whether it’s a one-time deep clean or weekly patrols, we’ve got the tools (and stomach) to handle it.
You get a poop-free yard. Your dog gets a safer play space. And you? You get your weekends back.
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