Things You'll Need
- Garden hose
- Water
- Rye grass or fescue seeds
- High-quality dog food
Instructions
The Lawn
A dog may have a favorite spot to urinate on the lawn. Make a note of where she keeps returning.
Soak the area with a garden hose. The nitrogen will dissipate, and the lawn will be unharmed.
Seed the area. This will replace damaged and dying grass. Fescue and rye grass are hardier and less susceptible to nitrogen burns.
The Dog
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.
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.
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.