[Pharmwaste] Pharmwaste from Dog Parks?

[Eddie Becker]

Dear Nancy, As a dog lover myself, who wants to do the right thing, I hear what you are saying.  I support dog parks and think they could be part of the solution.  Sending dog park runoff to waste treatment plants that eventually will remove the more environmentally disruptive pharmaceutical pollutants is a better solution then letting dog park runoff flow untreated into steams and rivers  

But as far as I can tell.  No one has yet tested established dog park run off for pharmaceuticals! So right now my hypothesis is just that.

A useful list of pharmaceuticals routinely used on companion animals, can be found at a site owned and operated by practicing veterinarians.

Below is a list of conditions treated with various drugs, the long list can be viewed if you follow the URL below
http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=0&Cat=1303

Summary of Subcategories: In Companion animal drug use from
http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=0&Cat=1303

    * Administering Drugs & Nutraceuticals
    * Antibiotics
    * Antidotes
    * Antifungal Medications
    * Antihistamines
    * Antiprotozoal Medications
    * Anti-inflammatories (non-steroids)
    * Behavior Modification Medications
    * Central Nervous System Medications
    * Digestive Tract, Liver, and Pancreas Medications
    * Diuretics ('Water Pills')
    * Ear & Skin Medications
    * Eye (Ophthalmic) Medications
    * Flea - Tick - External Parasite Treatments
    * Heart & Blood Pressure Medications
    * Heartworm Preventives and Treatments
    * Hormones - Endocrine - Reproduction-related Treatments
    * Immune System - Anti-cancer Treatments
    * Pain Relievers
    * Respiratory System Treatments
    * Urinary Tract & Kidney Medications
    * Wormers and Anti-parasitics
    * Vitamins - Minerals - Electrolytes - Nutraceuticals

Additional Articles:

    * Compounding Medications
    * Drugs to Avoid in Pregnant or Nursing Cats
    * Drugs to Avoid in Pregnant or Nursing Dogs
    * Generic Medications
    * Veterinarians Allowed to Prescribe 'Extra-label' Drugs


Nancy  Busen <NBusen at bentonvillear.com> wrote:     I work with a dog rescue and the mere thought of this makes me  smile. We are pooper scoopers but I'm going to have to try to envision an  alternative for urine! Thanks for the day brightener!
  
 We are however, working on a program for our county and ultimately  the state of Arkansas to get the unused pharms out of  circulation.
  
 Let me know how it works out with the dogs. 
  
 Nancy Busen
 City of Bentonville
 Lab/Pretreatment Supervisor
 1901 N.E. 'A' Street
 Bentonville, AR 72712
 479-271-3160
 Fax: 479-271-3163
  
 Protect Tomorrow,  TODAY
  

  
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 From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us  [mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Eddie  Becker
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 3:18 PM
To:  Pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
Subject: [Pharmwaste] Pharmwaste from  Dog Parks?


  Does anyone know of any environmental or pharmaceutical testing  at dog parks or dog runs.  I am working on dog park regulations  and since dogs are probably the second most medicated species (everything from  antibiotics to Prozac) - it seems prudent to recommend the appropriate  disposal of urine in dog parks, rather then letting it flow untreated  into steams and rivers.  Any pointers would be much appreciated.   
 Eddie Becker
 Washington, DC
  

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