Dog Waste Almost Costs a Rugby Player His Foot

A rugby player from Wales suffered a minor cut on his leg during a game of rugby at Newport Rugby Club. He did not think anything of this cut, and therefore decided to stay on the pitch and continue playing for the rest of the game.

However, over the period of the next few days, the swelling in his leg was showing obvious signs of infection which had spread up to the lower part of his thigh. As a result, he attended his local GP and obtained an emergency appointment at the Hospital.

Little did he know that he would soon be diagnosed with an infected blood clot and cellulitis in his left leg. He was immediately placed on an IV drip with a strong course of antibiotics and later operated on six days later.

As a result of the dog owner’s failure, the rugby player spent the next two months off work and recovering and is now left with bad circulation and a large scar on his leg.

This young man’s whole ordeal was caused by individuals walking their dogs in public places and not clearing up the mess they have left. All throughout public places, there are specified dog waste bins which are easily accessible and should be used when necessary.

This story highlights how leaving dog waste not only affects the condition of the grounds, but how it can impose such a danger to an individual’s life.

Hopefully, this rugby player’s story will be used as a reminder to dog walkers that they must respect not only the grounds they choose to walk through, but also members of the public’s health and safety.

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