Oh Pooh!!

Saw on someone’s site that you are not supposed to flush cat poop in the septic. I was so troubled by this post, that I have started to Google this for more information. Answers/explanations are as follows:

1. Cat feces is too toxic for the septic and could contaminate the ground water

a. Whereas baby poop should be emptied into the commode before disposing of the diaper, because it carries too many diseases for the landfill

b. “Flushing cat waste is suspected to be linked to the death of sea otters, whales and porpoises in the US and the UK. The parasite can survive sewage treatment and then travel down rivers until it gets to the sea. The only safe way to dispose of it is via land fill or incineration.”

2. Doggie Dooley Dog Toilet Model 3500 Standard Toilet

a. Guess that would work for cats too.

3. "Poo Converters" ranging from $80 to $400 in price are available for composting pet feces

Now correct me if I am wrong. Rodents carry all kinds of parasites as do opossums, and raccoons and other animals living in the wild – behind my home. And as much as I have seen the neighbor cats multiply, nothing beats the fertility of a well-fed rodent. That being said, why am I worrying about the toxicity of cat feces?? As for those sea otters – It is a LONG way from my mountain home to any breeding ground for sea mammals!! Besides, my dogs have all eaten more than their fair share of ‘kitty muffins’ and they are still ready to take on the universe every time they hear a sound.

My conclusion, sometimes the poop goes in the commode, sometimes the yard and sometimes the landfill. I am doing my part for the environment by evening out the wear!!