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Post by danmay1970 on Apr 29, 2013 12:18:16 GMT
We have 3 terriers and our grass is ruined from them peeing all over it. Just wondering if anyone has used dog rocks before and if they've had much success? I've heard they're good but wanted a 2nd opinion.
We are just about to start using them (got some from pets at home at the weekend) - will keep you posted!
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Post by tangodog on Apr 29, 2013 13:23:08 GMT
I've used them. Still use them actually! Had great results. You might want to put them in a jug though rather than the water bowl as my JR likes to take them out of the water for some strange reason..  but yes, can def recommend them. |
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Post by BorderTerrier on Apr 29, 2013 16:57:18 GMT
I think you should try them danmay1970! If you have a dog that DOESN'T take them out of the water, then place them in there and they should work fine! |
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Post by caz2golden on Apr 29, 2013 18:18:13 GMT
I am not saying the things are not safe however......
The question in my head is what is the rock putting into the water chemically to create the chemical change in the water to the prevent the dog killing the lawn?
There is talk of ion changes in the literature but I don't see how that's going to chemically change the water and where do the unwanted chemicals get accreted out?!! I am not a chemist!!
There is no information on what the rock comprises of (exact rock type) and therefore how can you be sure it is safe to use?
This is a real rock from planet earth!!
The advertising material describes it as a paramagnetic rock
Paramagntism is the magetic properties of some materials which aquire a relatively weak magnetization when placed in a magnetic field in the same direction as that field which is lost when the field is removed.
Minerals which tend to hold magnetism are iron based. Cant say that the rocks are iron based though as there is nothing saying what rock type they are!
Animals are unable to excrete excess iron so it is something that can cause toxicity.
An excess of iron in a dogs diet (please someone put me right if I am wrong) can cause cardiovascular, metabolic, liver, nervous and gastrointestinal system problems.
I am 100% sure the rocks are not at toxicity level but surely this is something we should be careful with!
Therefore I would want to know more about exactly what is in the rocks (its chemical composition) before I would use it.
As we all know not all products on the market are good for our dog **cough** whisper (Bakers)!
I came to the conclusion when I looked into them that its safer to go and buy a new length of turf!!
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Post by gladys on Apr 29, 2013 21:27:25 GMT
Yeah I'm with caz, I worry what it's doing to the dogs insides??  |
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Post by caz2golden on Apr 29, 2013 21:46:03 GMT
In the book I am currently reading on raw feeding it says 'naturally fed dogs has fewer chemicals in its urine so it should not damage the lawn', give me till end of the summer and I will let you know if there is anything in this theory !!  |
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Post by gladys on Apr 29, 2013 23:01:53 GMT
I will be waiting in anticipation!!! But really don't want to think about the END of summer just yet!!  |
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Post by teegiebear on Apr 30, 2013 11:05:20 GMT
My lawn is ruined but that's coz my dafties tearing it up when they're chasing each other round the garden.
I'm not sure of the rocks, just don't like the sound of them but I've never tried them, instead if its not rained in a while and your dogs all pee in a specific place put the hose on it to dilute the pee and give the grass a good water?
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Post by fatamorgana on May 3, 2013 10:41:13 GMT
In the book I am currently reading on raw feeding it says 'naturally fed dogs has fewer chemicals in its urine so it should not damage the lawn', give me till end of the summer and I will let you know if there is anything in this theory !! My bitch has obviously not read that book! LOL. |
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Post by fatamorgana on May 3, 2013 10:44:54 GMT
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Post by gladys on May 3, 2013 14:53:48 GMT
I saw this advertised in an old copy of YourDog magazine:- "Green Peez" A natural solution to lawn burns. Contains a unique blend of herbs including tincture of burdock root, celery seed, golden rod, dandelion and yucca. £19.99 for a 100ml bottle. The magazine says you can buy from www.caninenaturalcures.co.ukNot tried it myself but saw it and thought of this post.  |
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Post by BorderTerrier on May 19, 2013 9:06:27 GMT
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Post by julie72 on May 19, 2013 11:44:11 GMT
In the book I am currently reading on raw feeding it says 'naturally fed dogs has fewer chemicals in its urine so it should not damage the lawn', give me till end of the summer and I will let you know if there is anything in this theory !! There must be something in this. Going back a couple of years our back lawn used to have yellow wee patches but now it doesn't! |
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Post by danmay1970 on Oct 3, 2013 13:18:29 GMT
thought i would update you all! thanks for the comments, had a pretty hectic summer so didn't get round to updating earlier! but we have been using dog rocks now since april/may time and have had AMAZING results. i was pretty skeptical to say the least but these really do work. we've had many bbq's and childrens bday parties this summer on a nice green lawn! i did worry initially when i read some of the comments on here but after a bit of research i started using them, and they have been approved by our vet + we haven't had any problems at all.
would definitely recommend.
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Post by tonib on Oct 3, 2013 17:40:30 GMT
danmay1970 Glad to hear you've had success & thank you for updating us Sounds like you had a good summer's entertainment as well 
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but yes, can def recommend them. 
