Those brown, scorched patches on your lawn? They’re caused by dog urine, especially from female dogs. Their tendency to empty their bladder all at once results in high concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium — essentially burning the grass.
🛠️ The 7-Step Lawn Rescue Plan
1. Scarify & Reseed
- Gently rake away dead grass blades. Keep yellowing blades intact — they’ll recover.
- If the lawn looks patchy, reseed those areas to encourage new growth.
2. Neutralise with Liquid Gypsum
- Eutrema’s Liquid Gypsum binds with harmful potassium salts and ammonia, quickly neutralising their negative effects.
- Mix 250mL of Liquid Gypsum per 5L of water and spray the affected areas.
- Liquid Gypsum penetrates deeply and works instantly.
- Liquid Gypsum is non-toxic to pets, humans, and wildlife.
- You will notice from our online shop that Eutrema’s Liquid Gypsum is primarily targeted at solving the issue of poor drainage on garden lawns, however it also highly effective at binding the toxins found in dog urine.
3. Water Wisely
- Especially during hot, dry spells — regular watering dilutes urine concentration and helps grass recover.
4. Mow Higher
- Raise your mower blade. Taller grass develops deeper roots and withstands stress better.
5. Mow More Often
- Regular mowing (with less height removed each time) promotes healthy growth and reduces stress.
6. Fertilise Frequently
- Feed lightly but consistently to keep your lawn resilient.
- Bonus: Add seaweed extract for extra nutrients and stress resistance, especially in spring.
7. Summer Aeration
- Spike your lawn during dry weather to improve oxygen flow and drainage.
- Avoid doing this when the soil is wet — that leads to compaction, not aeration.
🐶 Additional Tips
- Male dogs tend to mark trees and vertical objects. Their urine can harm woody plants over time.
- There’s no need to restrict your dog — just give your lawn the right support and it will thrive!
🌱 Final Thoughts
With a few simple steps, you can reclaim a lush, green lawn — no matter how many paws run across it. Dog-friendly and grass-happy? Yes, please.
Dr Russell Sharp, Eutrema Ltd 2025
