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Dogs on lawns :-(
Bitches are notorious for killing off lawns. As a long time owner of Border
Collie bitches, I gave up trying to find a remedy years ago. I now just let the current incumbent get on with it, and sit outside wondering what my lawn might have been without her. If you can keep up with your lovable pet, watering the area immediately after the crime is the best solution. On the serious side though, if you get a bitch spayed, you stand a very good chance of solving the problem. Spayed bitches generally don't cause this problem. But please note the use of the word GENERALLY!!! Once spayed, it can go one of three ways: 1) Kills the grass as normal. 2) Has no effect whatsoever. 3) Acts as a fertiliser, and the grass on the spot grows like mad. The end result all depends on the dog. You takes your chances! For dogs (male) I don't think neutering makes any difference, though with most dogs the problem doesn't exist. One thing I will stress very strongly. If you get an additive for your dog's diet, PLEASE check with your vet first as to what it's going to do to your dog. Don't trust the sales staff at your local pet store. You need to minimise the nitrogen content of the dog's wee, NOT change the acid content. A lot of products alter the Ph content as well as the N level, and these can be dangerous for your dog's health. For more information and discussion on the matter, see:- http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/...515119144.html http://parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pets/dogurine.html http://www.lawncare-business.com/How...Your-Lawn.html jim, Northampton |
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