May 03, 2011
Why does a dogs urine make yellow spots on the lawn? Is there vitamin or supplement that we can give the to help stop or minimize this?
Full Question:
HI Cindy and Ed,Why does a dogs urine make yellow spots on the lawn? Is there vitamin or supplement that we can give the to help stop or minimize this.
I have a 11 month Shepard mix and sometimes his urine yellows the lawn and sometimes not at all.
I have mentioned this to my vet and they said not to worry about it.. I feel different with out making a big issue of it and before it leads to maybe something else.. I would rather prevent an illness then having to deal later.. I changed his food from Science Diet (which they were giving him at the shelter) to Natures Way allergy formula.. His stool looks a lot better from that alone.
Thanks I really appreciate your opinions!
Sonia
Cindy's Answer:
In our experience, having discolored spots in the lawn is part of having dogs. Some people thoroughly water the lawn area where the dogs urinate right after they urinate so as to dilute it, and minimize the damage. There are supplements that are supposed to stop lawn yellowing but I am not sure of the safety or effectiveness of these products. I subscribe to the belief of NO unnecessary supplements or medications so I would not give these to our dogs.
You can also make a designated “potty area” for your dog, where there is grass you don’t care about or a gravel area your dog is trained to go to.
In this case, I agree with the vet on the lawn spots. I wouldn’t worry about it.
Cindy
You can also make a designated “potty area” for your dog, where there is grass you don’t care about or a gravel area your dog is trained to go to.
In this case, I agree with the vet on the lawn spots. I wouldn’t worry about it.
Cindy
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