Dog Fouling
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Dog fouling is a major problem, and one we are targeting as part of our hard-hitting Don't Stand for It! campaign against enviro-crimes. Here you can find out why dog fouling is such a problem and what you can do to help us stamp it out.
What are the risks associated with dog fouling?
Dog faeces carry harmful infections such as Toxocariasis which is a potentially serious infection caught through contact with soil or sand contaminated with faeces.
This condition is mainly found in children between 18 months and five years and is often contracted in children's play areas and on the streets. Symptoms include eye disorders, aches, dizziness, nausea, asthma and epileptic fits.
Find out more about Toxocariasis on the NHS Choices website.
How can these health risks be avoided?
Toxocara eggs are not infectious until 2–3 weeks after they have been deposited by a dog, so if owners immediately clean up after their dog the threat of infection would be virtually removed.
What action can we take?
We can issue a fixed penalty notice of £50, for a first offence, or take legal action with a maximum court fine of £1,000.
How can you help?
Firstly, if you are a dog owner, always clean up after your dog and make sure you either take it home with you or put it in a dedicated 'dog bin'.
If you see a dog owner who doesn't clean up after their dog please let us know. Details we need to know include the name and address of the person in charge of the dog, a description of the dog, plus details of the date, time and place. Don't worry if you don't have all these details, but the more information you can give us the more likely it is that we can take action.
Contact us with the details as soon as possible, all information is dealt with in the strictest confidence and personal details will not be released to the offender. We will contact you to discuss your complaint and will keep you informed of what action we intend to take.
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