If you have dogs or cats in your home, they might have more impact on your septic system than you’d think. When you have a septic system, there are maintenance strategies that are important to remember and are unique to septic systems. Water usage, eating habits, the number of occupants in your home, and the presence of pets can all have an impact on your maintenance plan. We’ve compiled a list of ways that pets can affect your septic system and what you can do about them.