💩 Why You Should Never Leave Dog Poop in Your Yard (Especially in OKC)

If you’re a dog owner in Oklahoma City, it might seem harmless to let a few piles of poop linger in your yard. After all, it’ll break down eventually… right?

Wrong. Dog waste isn’t just gross—it’s hazardous to your health, your pets, your lawn, and even the environment. Here’s why cleaning up after your dog regularly is more important than you think.

⸻

🦠 1. Dog Poop Is Full of Dangerous Bacteria & Parasites

Unlike cow manure, dog poop is not fertilizer. It’s considered a biohazard and can carry:

• E. coli

• Salmonella

• Roundworms & hookworms

• Giardia

• Parvovirus

These can survive in the soil for weeks or even months. If your kids, other pets, or even you step in contaminated areas, these pathogens can spread into your home.

🧼 Fact: Just one gram of dog waste can contain over 23 million fecal bacteria.

⸻

🐕 2. It Can Make Other Dogs Sick

Oklahoma City has tons of dog-friendly homes and neighborhoods. When infected poop is left out, it can easily pass disease to other dogs who sniff or step near it—especially puppies with weaker immune systems.

If you’re in a shared yard, apartment, or HOA community, not cleaning up can put others at risk and violate community rules.

⸻

🌱 3. It Damages Your Lawn

While it might seem “natural,” dog poop is highly acidic and full of nitrogen. That means it can:

• Kill your grass

• Create yellow patches

• Cause long-term soil damage

Rain won’t wash it away—in fact, it can spread bacteria into nearby storm drains, polluting local waterways in OKC.

⸻

👃 4. It Smells. A Lot.

This one’s obvious—but when you don’t scoop regularly, your yard starts to smell like a bathroom. Flies, bugs, and rodents are attracted to the odor, and it can ruin your outdoor time (or BBQs with guests!).

⸻

⏰ 5. It Builds Up Fast (Especially with Multiple Dogs)

Even if you’re only skipping a few days, it adds up:

• 1 dog = ~2–3 poops per day

• That’s 21+ piles per week

• Add a second dog? You’re looking at 40+ in just a few days

Letting it sit can quickly become a major cleanup job.

⸻

🧼 The Simple Solution: Scoop & Deodorize

Regular scooping (2–3x per week) is the best way to keep your yard safe. Want to go a step further? Add a deodorizing treatment to eliminate odors and leave your yard smelling fresh.

⸻

💪 Want It Handled For You?

We offer professional dog poop cleanup and yard sanitization services right here in Oklahoma City. Whether it’s once a week or twice a week, we’ve got your back—and your lawn.

🐶 Safe for pets. Effective for your yard. Starting at just $16/week.

⸻

🏡 Proudly Serving:

• Oklahoma City

• Edmond

• Moore

• Norman

• Surrounding neighborhoods

⸻

📞 Ready to Take Back Your Yard?

Contact Scoop It Up OKC for a free quote! Say goodbye to the mess—and hello to a fresher, cleaner yard.