2006-10-10 07:01:18 · 27 answers · asked by debbie 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, especially for children as they always play on the grass etc. also pregnant women and people who are sick. There is a parasitc worm that stays in the place where the dog has pooed, it is quite easy to become very ill if a child etc has been in contact. Any temperature etc. and they should be taken to the Drs.
2006-10-10 07:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by cornishmaid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure wouldn't be eating it if I were you. There are all sorts of things (bacterium and the like) in any feces (human or animal) that could cause serious illness in humans if ingested. If you stepped it dog poop and washed your foot off and didn't bring the feces in contact with your mouth, nose or eyes, then no problem most likely unless there were worms in the doo doo.
2006-10-10 07:04:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, dirty dogs can carry a disease called toxacara that can cause blindness in children if they come into contact with it, that is why us dog owners should always pick up after our dogs whether they are carriers or not and always wash our hands properly even though we use poly bags.
2006-10-10 12:45:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes very much so & i believe its more harmful to boys than girls
BUT dont quote me.
There are microscopic germs in it that if they come in contact with the face, though touching can make their way to the eyes.
Over a period of time they eat away @ the eyes leaving the person obviously blind.
2006-10-10 07:12:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definitely.
2006-10-10 07:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bacteria that can cause illness or infection. Worms that can spread very easily at contact - many different kinds of worms. Don't touch dog poop and don't let your dog eat or roll in poop. That should be pretty obvious.
2006-10-10 07:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there is, it can contain sections of tape worm and round worm eggs if the dog has not been wormed regularly, if you come in contact with it make sure you wash and dry your hands as soon as possible
2006-10-10 08:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by teenylollypopuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They carry a bacterium which can cause blindness if it gets in the eyes. Several children a year lose sight due to this.
2006-10-10 07:03:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Only if you don't wash hands before eating...or handling food..
I have cared for 23 foster children, while raising MANY dogs..and none of us have ever gotten anything from a dog..
Just use good normal hygiene..
2006-10-10 07:05:31 · answer #9 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes and No...how do you mean dangers? will it up and jump on you? No. are there "critters" in it that you can get? Yes. Are there Bacterias and Virus's that you can get? Yes
2006-10-10 07:04:19 · answer #10 · answered by sred 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋