The Chemistry of the Stink: Why Your Dog’s Urine is Turning Your Turf into a Science Lab

Paul

Published on: 25/01/2026

Most pet parents view their dog’s backyard "bathroom break" as a simple matter of nature. But for those of us with artificial turf, that yellow stream is actually the start of a complex chemical reaction. If you’ve stepped outside only to be hit by a pungent, eye-watering aroma, you aren't just smelling "pee"—you’re witnessing a microscopic chemical transformation.