Do pet's nails gouge the mat? (I have 2 large dogs)
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I have a pointer (60 pounds) that is very playful, so she's always running around the house. I have yet to notice any tears or other indication that the dog is affecting the mat (after 2 months use). I do notice that the dog likes to sit on the mat instead of the floor - I guess even SHE notices how soft it is! :-)
1366571
I have had this mat for 6 months and I have two large dogs and the mats still look brand new.
1366572
I am glad others were able to help you. I have no pets but so far it has held up great under the human traffic.
1366573
I also have 2 large dogs. And the cat is the one on it the most. So far so good. Over 2yrs for my 1st one. Stiletto type shoes are not recommended but unless the claws are overly long and sharp you should be fine.
1366574
Not at all. There is a cat in the household with extremely sharp nails and she has not damaged the mat. It holds it shape perfectly despite constant traffic and does not appear to stain.
1801104
I too have a bath mat that looks similar to this one. It is NOT the same. I have seven dogs: 28 muddy paws hit the mat but only a couple leave prints on the other side. The mat gets dirty (a fast wash and dry) but the floor stays dry...almost. Don't know how it works, but it does. Have a mat inside each entry. They're pricey but well worth it.
1181943
If you have a dog that chews, don't buy this, or a cat that scratches. I have bought 6 or more of these. Keep them out of traffic walkways because of the seams. But, my dogs use them. Aussie and border collie. I just bought another one from Bed and Bath.
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I don't think I would trust it with pets' nails ~ because of the design itself and it's light weight. I doubt if it would stand up to pets very well.
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I have used two sizes of this crate(Large and Jumbo) and it has yet to scratch my wood floors(oak). That said, I am not dragging the crate around; the crate is primarily used in just one place, not moved often, to keep my two dogs out of mischief at night when i cannot supervise them. Theoretically, a dog who jumps a whole lot might be able to cause scratches on a wood floor, butplacing a polartec fabric piece(1-3 layers thick) under the entire crate before ever using it might be a cost effective way to remove this possibility. Fabric stores or amazon might have such fabric. This has proven to be a wonderful crate for my dogs with no harm to our floors after many months of use. I have used two sizes of this crate(Large and Jumbo) and it has yet to scratch my wood floors(oak). That said, I am not dragging the crate around; the crate is primarily used in just one place, not moved often, to keep my two dogs out of mischief at night when i cannot supervise them. Theoretically, a dog who jumps a whole lot might be able to cause scratches on a wood floor, butplacing a polartec fabric piece(1-3 layers thick) under the entire crate before ever using it might be a cost effective way to remove this possibility. Fabric stores or amazon might have such fabric.... » Read More I have used two sizes of this crate(Large and Jumbo) and it has yet to scratch my wood floors(oak). That said, I am not dragging the crate around; the crate is primarily used in just one place, not moved often, to keep my two dogs out of mischief at night when i cannot supervise them. Theoretically, a dog who jumps a whole lot might be able to cause scratches on a wood floor, butplacing a polartec fabric piece(1-3 layers thick) under the entire crate before ever using it might be a cost effective way to remove this possibility. Fabric stores or amazon might have such fabric. This has proven to be a wonderful crate for my dogs with no harm to our floors after many months of use. « Show Less
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depending on how sharp your pets claws are. my 50 pound pit jumped up on it multiple times and not a scratch, and she has long nails. if you have a cat/dog that is constantly clawing at it i am sure it will eventually pop.
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We have it on high gloss bamboo floors in our front room by our front door. We have a 115 pound German Shepherd puppy that plays hard and usually jumps all over this area. I didn't use adhesive because I didn't want to ruin my floors, so all I did was take some super strong clear duct tape and tape all the squares together on the bottom (a strip on each connecting side, sticky side away from wood floor). This gave the tiles extra grip and even though they get high traffic and abuse, we have been very happy with them. They are holding up VERY well and move very little. Like I said, we play tug of war with our very large puppy on them and they move a little, but my other carpet (which was much more expensive, with a carpet padding underneath) moved all over he place and was destroyed within a year. So, I would recommend these tiles and then strong clear duct tape to hold them together better. Without the duct tape they really don't move much because they have a good rubber backing but the tape really stopped most movement. I hope this helps.
756096
They probably will rip the mesh over time; my puppies have sharp curved claws like cats and the playpen has lasted the entire 10 weeks of their shenanigans!
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I would guess cat claws would tear it, but that is only a guess. I use it for my 35 pound dog, and it works great for him, but I'm not sure about cats, since I don't have any.
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I had a little dog on mine once and it scratched it pretty good but didn't rip. I would avoid pets on them.
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I'm not sure what the Pawz are made from, but I believe some other reviews mention them tearing, so you might want to look at that. Plus, you need to consider how long your dog's nails are--will they either push through the Pawz, be felt through the Pawz, or will it be uncomfortable for your dog? I really can't answer these questions but you might find some answers in other reviews, or buy a set and experiment. Hope all goes well for you at Day Care!
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I would not use this for any animal except a dog that does not dig or scratch. Yes, the nails will get caught in the mesh and the floor is not zippered, it is held in place with several small velcro strips.
586672
I have a yorkie dog that has long sharp toenails, jumps all over my furniture and there's not a scratch or mark on it. It's very thick and durable - would recommend to pet owners. I absolutely 100% love it.
1953136
Make the investment into PetSafe ScatMat. Counters, doorways, beds, furniture, place a mat any where you want to teach your pet to stay off. My pet only had to touch it twice and now takes a long walk around it to avoid it. I tried turning it off, thinking my pet got the message. I think because the mat does give off a clicking sound, he figured out when it was on or off. So now I just leave it on all the time. And the plus to using it, I've saved beyond the cost of the ScatMat just in cleaning products.
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I don't know about cats but our dogs have long fur and an undercoat that can get pretty badly matted and that's what I use this for. I drench the mat with the D-Mat and rub it in good. After it sits for a minute or 2, I take a mat splitter and start working the mats out a little at a time, working from the ends up toward the skin. It still takes patience but before finding D-Mat, the only recourse was to cut the mat out, leaving a bare spot. It's not magic but if you're willing to take some time, it cuts the work in 1/2.
1672154
I would think to get the most cooling would be directly on the mat. However, if your dog likes to "scruff" before lying down then a towel or pillow case is a good idea to keep nails from damaging the mat.
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If the dog is really strong and sharp nails, They might be able to rip thru the screen sides. It seems pretty tough for small dogs. My adult yorkie(10 lbs) didn't like it at first & tried to scratch his way out but could not damage the screen sides.