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catkins
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I've been sitting in my garden today and, in places, it really smells quite strongly of dog wee. It seems to be where he cocks his leg up the fences and I guess the strong sun is making the smell worse.

I do wash the garden down regularly and, up to fairly recently, used Jeyes Fluid on it. I read though that it can be dangerous for dogs even if washed away well so I am reluctant to use that.

What do other dog owners use? I can't be the only one with this problem surely? Also I would hate to think that my neighbour could smell it (only have a neighbour one side).

I am thinking whatever I use I need to spray it on the fences.
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  • marleyboy
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    A simple lawn sprinkler used regularly will help to dilute it and wash it away
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    We used Mistral in the kennels - the lavender one was the best.
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  • catkins
    catkins Posts: 5,703 Forumite
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    marleyboy wrote: »
    A simple lawn sprinkler used regularly will help to dilute it and wash it away

    I do hose the garden down regularly and make sure to spray the fences too. Also apart from using Jeyes, I often take bowls of hot soapy water outside and pour them on the paving and fences.
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  • sheramber
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    Another vote for Mistral. Kills the smell and is safe for the dogs once dry.
  • teddysmum
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    Some vets use Mistral, too, as do lots of people on a dog forum I'm a member of.


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  • catkins
    catkins Posts: 5,703 Forumite
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    Thank you, I will buy some Mistral
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  • Bluebell68
    Bluebell68 Posts: 162 Forumite
    i will be getting some too thank you
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