[Gpdd] [Health] Playing on the lawn

[Susi Eastin]

  Anne - 
  I'm so sorry to hear about your poor Maya.  It's possible, 
  I guess, that the damp grass contributed to her URI. I've 
  always been told not to put them on wet grass, but no further 
  comments. But it does make sense. Of course, it could have 
  also been something totally unrelated, but that's what's great 
  about our group here, we can share these bits of information, 
  and often help others prevent problems.
  Also, I have posted before about grass being contaminated
  by rabbits, deer, birds, etc, but I'm sure others have as well.
  Yes, the droppings can transmit disease, even cause diarrhea
  from bacterial infection, etc.  I don't think you'd have to worry
  about gp droppings, unless it was from a sick pig. 
  Rotating your area is probably a good idea, but watch for
  obvious signs of droppings. I think it would be a good idea
  to spray the grass well, but then you have to let it dry.
  Even picking choice bits of grass and clovers and dandelions
  is risky. I inspect each bit, then rinse it off well, then still
  worry. But it's so tasty, and so good for them (esp. the
  dandelions). And of course, totally avoid areas that will
  have other contaminants, like along the roads where
  there are exhaust fumes, etc.  Probably also if you are
  under the approach to an airport where there is a lot of
  jet traffic (a small local airstrip with the little prop planes
  is a different story, I'm sure).
   
  Susi & the OP's send hugs to Maisie, Bella & Kiaroo





 
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