A container for receiving and disposing of excrement is disclosed. The container has a container wall designed in the shape of a bag, with a base and, lying opposite the latter, an edge forming a receiving opening of the container. An elastic element provided at the edge serves to stretch out the receiving opening and to stiffen the edge. The container also has a device for closing the receiving opening, wherein the edge can be pulled shut by pulling on the elastic element. Also disclosed are a storage unit for receiving, storing and making available such a container, a device with such a storage unit for receiving and handling excrement, and a roll-up dog leash having such a device.

A paperboard cut into a predetermined shape to be folded into a box for removing dog waste is disclosed which includes a first rectangular section (235) serving as a bottom panel for the box, a pair of fold-up members (342L and 342R) flanking the first rectangular section (235), a second rectangular section (223) juxtaposing the first rectangular section (235) and serving as a back panel of the box, a pair of side sections (122L and 122R) flanking the second rectangular section (223) serving as side panels of the box, a third rectangular section (102) juxtaposing the second rectangular section (223) and serving as a front panel of the box, and a pair of side tab sections (108L and 108R) flanking the third rectangular section (102) for engaging a pair of side slots (124L and 124R) formed on the pair of side sections (122L and 122R), respectively.

A compressed fluid pet waste cleanup apparatus for cleaning up pet waste includes a handle coupled to a shaft. A housing is coupled to the shaft and has a housing bottom side with a receiving aperture and a release aperture extending through to a housing inside. A separator is coupled to a housing bottom side between the receiving aperture and the release aperture. At least one compressed fluid tank is coupled to the shaft with a fluid tube is extending through the housing. At least one spray nozzle is coupled to the fluid tubes adjacent the receiving aperture of the housing. Each spray nozzle has a release valve. At least one trigger is coupled to the handle and is in operational communication with the release valve of one of the spray nozzles.

A canine feces catching device for removal of excrement includes a leash that includes an extendable cord; a radio controller within the leash for control of the feces catching device; a button on the leash for operation of the radio controller; a moving element that moves along the cord in response to a signal from the radio controller; a platform formed as either as a widened part of the extendable cord or as a separate wider element supported by the leash; the moving element including a collecting device supported by the platform and configured to move along the platform and to stop at a predetermined location; a soft insert for the collecting device; a movement stopper that limits movement of the device along the platform; and a guiding rod for positioning the collecting device on the platform in a forward or backward direction.

A leash vacuum apparatus for walking a pet and cleaning up the pet's solid waste. The leash vacuum apparatus comprises a leash component, a vacuum component, and a tubing component. The leash component is configured to function as a retractable pet leash capable of restraining the pet. The vacuum component is integrated with the leash component in a housing with a handle. The vacuum component is configured to draw the pet waste into a reservoir in the housing via suction though the tubing component. A disposable solid waste bag is insertable into the reservoir to contain the waste. The tubing component is extendable for picking up the waste and retractable when not needed.

An animal feces collection assembly for holding a plastic bag open for receiving animal feces includes a holder that has a stem portion and a ring portion. The stem portion can be gripped by a user and the ring portion can have a plastic bag positioned therearound. The ring portion has a groove integrated therein. A gasket is positionable around the ring portion such that the gasket is positioned in the groove. In this way the gasket compresses the plastic bag into the groove to retain the plastic bag on the ring portion.

A compressed fluid pet waste cleanup apparatus for cleaning up pet waste includes a handle coupled to a shaft. A housing is coupled to the shaft and has a housing bottom side with a receiving aperture and a release aperture extending through to a housing inside. A separator is coupled to a housing bottom side between the receiving aperture and the release aperture. At least one compressed fluid tank is coupled to the shaft with a fluid tube is extending through the housing. At least one spray nozzle is coupled to the fluid tubes adjacent the receiving aperture of the housing. Each spray nozzle has a release valve. At least one trigger is coupled to the handle and is in operational communication with the release valve of one of the spray nozzles.

A biodegradable and compostable sheet of material for picking up and disposing of dog excrement in an environmentally friendly manner. The sheet comprises paper or paperboard that is made grease resistant. The sheets may be stored in individual sheets or on an elongated sheet that may be folded and rolled for use with dispensing units.

In operation, a user grabs or tears off an individual sheet and then places the sheet over the dog excrement so that it is located generally about the sheet's center. The corners or top edges of the sheet may then be grasped and rotated in a direction opposite of the rotation of the central section so that a twist end is formed to retain the dog excrement within a sack. The sack may then be disposed of in a trash can or composter, wherein it will degrade in an environmental safe way.

Technology is disclosed for a cat litter that can be used to diagnose feline medical conditions. A cat litter contains an additive, e.g., a chemical agent, such as a natural and/or synthetic agent, that changes in color when it comes in contact with cat urine or feces. Based on the color it can be determined whether the cat has a medical condition, such as particular illness. For example, if the litter turns yellow when it comes in contact with the urine, it can indicate that the cat is healthy. If the litter turns to a color other than yellow, e.g., green, it can indicate that the cat has some illness. The cat then be taken to a veterinary doctor for further diagnosis. The chemical agent aids in detection and diagnosis through interaction of materials that change colors to indicate reactions with specific chemicals, cells, molecules, DNA and/or materials. The technology can be implemented for medical diagnosis and detection—for humans and/or animals.

The Catch Bag is an invention to address the process of animal feces collection and disposal. It is a flat sheet designed with draw strings that are used to cinch the sheet forming a bag to contain the fecal matter, thus eliminating direct or indirect contact with the waste, and thereby removing any need to handle the waste by glove or other commonly used barrier. The sheet is positioned to catch the excrement prior to the animal defecating. After which the cinch strings are pulled forming the bag around the waste. The bag is closed and can then be tied and easily disposed of.