How to Neutralize Dog Urine on Grass
Dog urine is high in nitrogen and, if concentrated, can cause nitrogen burns on a lawn. Two things cause a dog's urine to concentrate. Routinely using the same spot can cause urine to accumulate on the lawn. Female dogs more commonly cause burns than males, as their urine pools when they squat. The second cause is physiological. When a dog is dehydrated, her urine becomes concentrated, and the pH balance is high. There are several simple steps that can be taken to neutralize dog urine.
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Instructions
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The Lawn
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A dog may have a favorite spot to urinate on the lawn. Make a note of where she keeps returning.
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Soak the area with a garden hose. The nitrogen will dissipate, and the lawn will be unharmed.
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Seed the area. This will replace damaged and dying grass. Fescue and rye grass are hardier and less susceptible to nitrogen burns.
The Dog
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If a dog's urine is burning the lawn, she may be dehydrated. Make more water readily available. If she refuses to drink, or the water is not helping, consult her veterinarian.
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Review the dog's diet. Low-quality protein and filler produce waste higher in nitrogen. Refrain from feeding him human snacks, and switch to a dog food with a high-quality protein source. It will result in higher nutrient absorption and less nitrogen in his urine.
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Walk the dog. By keeping the dog on a leash, he will be forced to urinate in a different area of the lawn. This is only a temporary solution but will protect a specific area of the lawn from burns.
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Tips & Warnings
Although a urine burn mimics the result of overfertilizing, products that focus on acid levels do not work.
Supplements are available specifically tailored to cut down on urine burns. Select them with caution, as they may address waste quality but may ignore the underlying problem. There is no substitute for plentiful water, exercise and a healthy diet.
