I have two medium sized dogs, a female APBT and a male Ambully, the males pee does not do it like the female's, but its almost pointless to put grass seed because her pee seems to be like acid
Is there anything I can put in her food or spray on the lawn to eliminate this?
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I created a small graveled area in on one side of my house that isn't readily visible from the patio or back yard. I trained my dogs to go there.
The subject has been discussed here in the past. You might find some useful information in one or more of these older threads:
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4149&highlight=dog+spots+lawn#4149
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=69069&highlight=dog+spots+lawn#69069
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47360&highlight=dog+spots+lawn#47360
HTH!
The subject has been discussed here in the past. You might find some useful information in one or more of these older threads:
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4149&highlight=dog+spots+lawn#4149
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=69069&highlight=dog+spots+lawn#69069
https://www.helpfulgardener.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=47360&highlight=dog+spots+lawn#47360
HTH!
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I switched food, Purina helathy choice. about $15 for 20lb bag. Got tired of pee pills. The food got rid of all pee spots. Purple bag. I think we get it @ Wal Mart. When reseeding spots, put down your seed, then cover it in about 1/2" of topper. Yellow bag @ Home Depot or Lowe's. The topper is filled with everything the seedlings need, and in two weeks, you have your lawn back.
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Reminds me of one winter when we had a lot of rain, and my back yard was covered by about 4 to 6 inches of water -- cold water!
My poor Kom, Lolli, hated having to squat with her poor butt down in that water. If I didn't stand at the door and watch her, she'd turn right around and come back inside. Then, as soon as I turned my back, she would sneak down the back hall toward the utility room and mess on the carpet. Devilish little beastie!
But I loved her dearly, anyway.
My poor Kom, Lolli, hated having to squat with her poor butt down in that water. If I didn't stand at the door and watch her, she'd turn right around and come back inside. Then, as soon as I turned my back, she would sneak down the back hall toward the utility room and mess on the carpet. Devilish little beastie!
But I loved her dearly, anyway.
Re. the question about breed:
No, it's nothing to do with these doggies being Pitties; it's that they are girl dogs. Girl dogs "go" all at once, in one place, so the acidity load is...ah...overwhelming for the receiving grass/plants. Boy dogs tend to "share" over more plants, as it were, so no plant (generally speaking) gets the entire load.
I'm now on Dog #2 and Dog #4 (yes, I started dog-keeping pretty late, as things go). Girl #2 and Boy #2. Fortunately, Girl likes an area which I've maintained in weeds, and Boy likes the area under the redwood tree in the back yard. Several areas under the redwood tree, in fact....
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Sunset Zone 17, USDA Zone 9
No, it's nothing to do with these doggies being Pitties; it's that they are girl dogs. Girl dogs "go" all at once, in one place, so the acidity load is...ah...overwhelming for the receiving grass/plants. Boy dogs tend to "share" over more plants, as it were, so no plant (generally speaking) gets the entire load.
I'm now on Dog #2 and Dog #4 (yes, I started dog-keeping pretty late, as things go). Girl #2 and Boy #2. Fortunately, Girl likes an area which I've maintained in weeds, and Boy likes the area under the redwood tree in the back yard. Several areas under the redwood tree, in fact....
Cynthia H.
Sunset Zone 17, USDA Zone 9
The gravel pit idea is fantastic. Sadly I know my pup and he loves to mark every spot around the yard!
Thankfully I don't have the "Acid urine" problem. I had a friend have an issue though and he used a product similar to the G-Whiz. I'm not sure of the name, but the pet store has quite a few different products sitting next to each other on the shelf.
Good luck!
Thankfully I don't have the "Acid urine" problem. I had a friend have an issue though and he used a product similar to the G-Whiz. I'm not sure of the name, but the pet store has quite a few different products sitting next to each other on the shelf.
Good luck!