How do you get dog pee to stop killing the grass?

Question

I have 2 dogs, a male and female (both fixed) and I have a nice plush green lawn with several circular dead patches where the pups do their thing.

- Is there something I could feed the dogs that will make their pee more grass-friendly?
- Is there something I could feed my grass that will make it more dog-resistant?
- Other ideas?

I'm glad they are at least doing their stuff outside, but I like my green grass too.

Extra info: Dogs - Std Poodle (F), Soft-coated Wheaten (M)
Grass - Bonzai somethin' or other.

Answer 1

About all you can do is flush the pee spots with lots of water as soon as possible after they go. the pee is too concentrated for the grass.

you might also train them to go in some secluded spot that won't show as much.

best wishes,
cryllie

Answer 2

Do not give the dog any thing that will cut down on the acid of the urinee as the dogs urin need to have the high acid content to kill the bacteria in it. If you reduce the acid the dog can get urinary track infections.

Answer 3

We have the same problem and the best, most cost effective option, is to water down the places your dogs urinate. This will dilute the pee and make it less potent and save your grass.

A great idea too, is if you can teach your dogs one area to do the job so that you will always know where to water, even if you're not right there to see them go.

Answer 4

Usually it is the female dogs urine that destroys grass as it is more acidic. That being said you can purchase tablets (GreenUmm) from your local pet store to feed the dog to reduce the acidity.

Answer 5

You need to test your animal's PH balance and discuss with your vet what your best options are for sorting out the balance.

Apple Cider Vinegar works for a number of things, google Apple Cider Vinegar + Dogs, you'll be surprised by what you read.

Answer 6

Follow the link below to find out about some products you can give your pets to cut down on the acid content in their pee (which is what kills your grass).
However, that being said, my dogs urine is minimally acidic because I don't feed them kibble, but they have a raw meat diet. Google on BARF for dogs or Species appropriate diet for dog.

Answer 7

I don't think you can do anything to stop the urine from killing the lawn. You could try to train them to go potty in the same spot - that way you would only have one or two brown spots. Sorry.

Answer 8

Petsmart sell something called Grass Saver .

Answer 9

Try to get them to "do their business" in one spot. You can buy these stakes that go in the ground that encourage them to go near that spot. This doesnt guarentee that your grass will get any greener from the urine burns but its worth a try.

Answer 10

The is an enzyme you can feed your dog that lessens the acid in the urine. Ask your vet.