Artificial turf and pets?

Daniel86 · Jul 03, 2019 3:31 pm

Here's my question: Does anyone have any experience using this type of product, suggestions, misgivings, etc.? I have a small enclosed area, 6' x 22', with a concrete floor that I am thinking of covering with artificial grass for the dog to play on.
The area does have a functional drain so I can wash it down in case of, well, emergency, since it's just a pup.

I have some concerns, since I've heard artificial turf gets pretty warm during the hot days - so, I'm looking for some feedback. And thanks in advance.

upd: ok, we decided to give it a try. We've made a small turf carpet (used Lita after talking to the reseller) for the doggo, and so far it's so good. Yes, it's pretty warm during the day, but our pup prefer to stay at home during the hottest hours.
I'll add some photos later.

Bebbsy · Jul 21, 2019 9:54 am

Daniel86

Here's my question: Does anyone have any experience using this type of product, suggestions, misgivings, etc.? I have a small enclosed area, 6' x 22', with a concrete floor that I am thinking of covering with artificial grass for the dog to play on.
The area does have a functional drain so I can wash it down in case of, well, emergency, since it's just a pup.

I have some concerns, since I've heard artificial turf gets pretty warm during the hot days - so, I'm looking for some feedback. And thanks in advance.

upd: ok, we decided to give it a try. We've made a small turf carpet (used Lita after talking to the reseller) for the doggo, and so far it's so good. Yes, it's pretty warm during the day, but our pup prefer to stay at home during the hottest hours.
I'll add some photos later.

Friends of ours laid a small area of artificial turf for their dog, a small terrier, but after one summer they said the ‘grass’ smells of urine when it gets hot. They spray the turf with a hose pipe once a week and even applied a diluted detergent, but they still get the smell.