How to Stop Dog Urine From Killing Grass

As a loving dog owner, you should not have to choose between your pet and your yard. If you find that your dog's urine is ruining your beautiful grass, you have a number of options available that will allow you to save your lawn. Some techniques require you to perform damage control on already-soiled grass, but other techniques involve adjusting your dog's feeding habits to make the urine less toxic.

Things You'll Need

  • Water
  • Topsoil
  • Grass seed
  • Nitrogen-reducing supplement
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pour water on urine spots as soon as you locate them. Completely saturate the affected area and let the soil soak up the liquid. This will dilute the nitrogen content in the urine, minimizing the amount of damage that will occur.

    • 2

      Apply new topsoil to areas where your dog has urinated. You may also need to sprinkle new grass seeds in areas where brown spots appear.

    • 3

      Give your dog plenty of water. A well-hydrated dog will have less nitrogen in her urine, which means less damage for your grass.

    • 4

      Give your dog a nitrogen-reducing food additive or supplement. You can purchase these products in most major pet supply stores and from veterinarians, according to the website Pet Education.

    • 5

      Prevent your dog from using your grass as a toilet as much as possible. Take your dog for daily walks or designate a special area for peeing.