How long after planting grass seed is it safe for my dog to play?

Hello. In general, once the spray has dried, it should be safe to let your pet back into the garden. I would, however, try to limit any ingestion of the treated grasses. Casual contact with the dried product should be fine, but ingestion should be discouraged. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. It's great question! Wait 10 days after the shot, and then it's safe to introduce her to grass. The 10 days is needed for her immune system to be stimulated. Be sure to get her rabies as soon as possible, as it's required by law. I hope this helps!

Any typical grass found in yard landscaping is fine for dogs, like Kentucky Bluegrass. More important would be to consider what is best suited to your environment in terms of needing little watering. It's best to chose landscaping that is native to your area.

Hello. Most sprays are safe for pets once the spray has dried, or has been watered into the lawn. I would be sure there are no food or water bowls that might have been sprayed. Either toss them or wash in hot soapy water. The same goes for any chew toys out there. But generally, once a spray has dried, or the area has been watered down & allowed to dry, pets can roam freely, again. The only concerns would be if your dog eats a lot of grass, or finds something to chew on that was left out & sprayed, so keep an eye out for this. It might also be a good idea just to wipe paws off with a damp paper towel once they are ready to come back indoors. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

If your dog eats some grass that had fertilizer applied to it, it rarely leads to serious poisoning; that said, more serious signs can be seen when the product is directly ingested (i.e., right out of the bag). If ingested directly from the bag, the results can include tremors and seizures. The most important thing is to make sure it’s not a fertilizer that has more dangerous products in it – some may contain iron, which can result in iron poisoning, and less common types may contain very dangerous insecticides such as carbamates or organophosphates. Thankfully, the EPA has limited the availability of these latter, more dangerous types of products. Carbamates and organophosphates can result in more serious, life-threatening clinical signs such as, drooling, vomiting, severe lethargy/collapse, diarrhea, excessive tearing, urination, abnormal heart rates, difficulty breathing (due to bronchoconstriction), tremors, seizures and death. If you suspect that your dog may have been exposed to something poisonous, contact your veterinarian or emergency veterinarian immediately. When in doubt, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. They may be able to instruct you on how to induce vomiting and whether or not there is a poisoning risk.

Congrats on your new puppy, Red is very adorable!! this is a common behavior that dogs engage in, and while it's not necessarily bad, I wouldn't allow him to do it. Lawns can be fertilized with chemicals that aren't safe for him to ingest. There is also little nutritional value for him it, so he doesn't need to eat. I hope this helps, enjoy your gorgeous new boy!

It's possible that Lola may be having a bid of stomach discomfort. You might consider switching her to a diet formulated for sensitive stomach along with the addition of a multivitamin/probiotic supplement. While the grass itself may not hurt Lola, you'll want to be sure to consider any pest or week control that's been sprayed on the soil for the last year or so as well as any parasites that may be living in the soil.