Dog Urine Spots on Lawn: Lime Helps Recovery But Won’t Prevent Burn

You want to raise soil pH to counteract acidic dog urine. Male dog leaves brown marks. You live by the sea—could salt be a factor?

Raising pH

Apply 40 lbs pelletized agricultural lime per 1000 sq ft to raise pH ~0.5 points. Helps spots recover.

Prevention Reality

Concentrated urine (especially from small dogs) burns foliage. Unless you hose each spot immediately, browning will continue. Salt from sea air may contribute but urine is the primary cause.