No normal people like dogshit, not a one. Even the weirdos here, except maybe curious bunny, who probably ate one at some juncture (gross).
If you have diagnosed OCD, it's difficult to logic your way out of phobias and compulsive behaviors, but you should be aware of a few things.
It's a completely normal human impulse to be disgusted by feces. It's biologically programmed into humans to be revolted by shit as a mechanism to avoid harmful bacteria and parasites. It is not OCD to be revolted by dog poop. I have animals and I recoil at their disgusting turds.
As for parasites, almost ALL domesticated animals (aside from the ones who are abused or neglected) are treated for parasites. It is standard vet care whenever you take your animal in for them to make SURE they are on a monthly antiparasitic, especially for dogs because they are susceptible to heart worm, which is deadly. Almost all pet dogs have been routinely treated for parasites.
So, yes, it's normal to be icked out by dog shit. But you should know that the chances of catching a parasite from your neighborhood dog turds is.. like...pretty much non existent.
Your mom probably told you that lie as a kid so you wouldn't go grabbing up turds like easter eggs
To have a phobia of dog poop?
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No normal people like dogshit, not a one. Even the weirdos here, except maybe curious bunny, who probably ate one at some juncture (gross).
If you have diagnosed OCD, it's difficult to logic your way out of phobias and compulsive behaviors, but you should be aware of a few things.
It's a completely normal human impulse to be disgusted by feces. It's biologically programmed into humans to be revolted by shit as a mechanism to avoid harmful bacteria and parasites. It is not OCD to be revolted by dog poop. I have animals and I recoil at their disgusting turds.
As for parasites, almost ALL domesticated animals (aside from the ones who are abused or neglected) are treated for parasites. It is standard vet care whenever you take your animal in for them to make SURE they are on a monthly antiparasitic, especially for dogs because they are susceptible to heart worm, which is deadly. Almost all pet dogs have been routinely treated for parasites.
So, yes, it's normal to be icked out by dog shit. But you should know that the chances of catching a parasite from your neighborhood dog turds is.. like...pretty much non existent.
Your mom probably told you that lie as a kid so you wouldn't go grabbing up turds like easter eggs