Hi patrick41,
Perhaps this information will be helpful to you.
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=1788&S=0&SourceID=69
"Urine and feces in small amounts can cause a green up or fertilizer
effect. However, dog urine in large amounts can cause dead brown
patches surrounded by a green outside ring called lawn burn.
The fundamental problem with dog urine or feces is the concentration
of nitrogen in these waste products. Urine removes excess nitrogen
from the body via the kidneys and nitrogen is the normal breakdown
product of protein. Urine is a bigger problem than feces as the feces
slowly release waste over time whereas urine is concentrated. Also,
feces can be picked up and removed. Female dogs cause greater damage
to grass because they urinate in one spot, while male dogs mark many
spots by urinating small amounts. This is so common it has been
called female dog spot disease by horticulturalists. However, male
dogs can kill small plants and trees by continually marking them.
A study revealed that Bermuda grass and Kentucky bluegrass were the
most susceptible to damage from dog urine. Options to prevent lawn
damage are to water the area within 8 hours of urination to dilute the
urine, although watering after 12 hours actually increased burning of
the grass. Also, dogs can be taught to eliminate in a designated area
that can be covered with gravel. Feeding higher quality and low to
moderate protein foods with salt added will decrease protein
concentration and urine concentration.
****However, always check with your vet before changing your dog?s
food as they are familiar with your pet?s history."
Best regards,
tlspiegel |
