The Poop Chronicles: More Ado about Poo

Author: Hilary

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 @ 11:47 am

I know I just did a comprehensive review of merchandise geared toward elimination assistance in Dog Poo Stuff, however, a few more products caught my eye and I had to share.

Another indoor/ outdoor dog bathroom has an urban look as opposed to the last doggie elimination stations I posted about. I love when design and function are hallmarks of a product! Named the ‘Doggie Loo,’ it functions the same way as similar products, with a drainage system that must be kept clean. However, its a fantastic option for dogs that live in apartments, elderly dogs and puppies and the eco-conscious folks. (Less dog poo outside means less e. Coli and roundworms sitting around in the grass, those bacteria can also enter our water and by avoiding pet stains on the carpet, owners are less likely to use toxic chemicals to clean up messes). Developed in Australia, the Pet Loo is available by visiting www.thepetloo.us.

Made by the same company is The Swoop, a poo picker-upper that grabs and bags poo with zero risk of hand to poop contact! Genius!

Also available at www.thepetloo.us.

Another issue plaguing many dog owners is the occasional bout with diarrhea. It is very important to feed your dogs a high quality diet (I recommend researching raw feeding. Nothing beats it. See the BARF-Raw Feeding category on Cup of Dog) and keeping your dogs intestinal track healthy in order to achieve maximum nutritional benefit during digestion and aiding in less waste. Dogs who are fed diets that utilize their digestive system’s natural design are known to have small, hard poops, making waste removal painless. Regardless, everyone gets a tummy ache over the course of their lives and in my experience the best thing out there for diarrhea is called Pet Flora by Vitality Science. Its truly a miracle product. I use it for Louis who has the world’s most sensitive tummy and it stops diarrhea right away. Read more about how it works in an older post I wrote, Pet Flora, Holistic Digestion Aid. Additionally the company makes a supplement called Canine Comfort that contains Pet Flora and can be used as a regular supplement for dogs with chronic digestive issues.Visit www.vitalityscience.com for more information.

Another ingenious product, for those lucky enough to have yards, is the Doggie Dooley. This in-ground waste digester system works like a home septic system by using environment-friendly enzymes and bacteria to turn dog waste into a ground-absorbed liquid. You deposit the poo and add water and digester formula that comes with the product. The Doggie Dooley comes in a variety of sizes depending on the number and size of pets you have. Visit www.drsfosterandsmith.com for more information.

To finish on a more humorous note, I found this calendar which is dedicated to dog poo. Lovely landscapes include some doo, for the dog poop obsessed. The 2009 calendars will be available in July, until then you can purchase greeting cards made from the same group of images. Visit www.monthlydoos.com for more information. This site also has plenty of other poop related items, including squeaky toys, treats and even doo shaped Christmas tree ornaments.