Why Does Dog Urine Cause Brown Spots In The Lawn? #2

To add to a previous post, here is a little more information regarding lawn burn.

Lawn burn/Grass burn is caused by the nitrogen in the dog’s urine. Because dog urine is very high in nitrogen, when the dog urinates, it is similar to pouring lots of liquid fertilizer on the lawn. A little fertilizer is good for the grass, but to much causes nitrogen burn. The prevention of lawn burn deals with trying to reduce the amount of nitrogen coming into contact with the grass. Using our grass colorant, helps stop the dog from urinating in the same spot, taking away the sent that draws them back again.

There are several factors that can cause lawn burn:

1) Large dogs deposit more urine so they increase the quantity of nitrogen in one location, making lawn burn more a reality.
2) Heavily fertilized yards are already receiving near maximum levels of nitrogen. The small amount of nitrogen in dog urine may be all that is needed to put these lawns over the edge and cause lawn burn.
3) Lawns that are stressed are more susceptible to damage. Lawns that are suffering from drought, disease, insect infestation or newly sodded are more susceptible to lawn burn.
4) Female dogs are more likely to cause lawn burn than males because they void their entire bladder in one location instead of lifting their leg and marking, like males.
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Sincerely,

Mike Dohrmann