Bedding Suggestion

symmetrydobes
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Bedding Suggestion Feb 24, 2011 13:30:15 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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Post by symmetrydobes on Feb 24, 2011 13:30:15 GMT -5

I was discussing bedding options with a board member the other day, and it got me wondering...what does everyone use in their crates for bedding?

I have a bed eater so cant have shavings or stuffing in the house. I have found a product called pro fleece that seems to do well against chewers and is super absorbent (especially great for pups and whelping boxes) but I find after quite a bit of washing and abuse from my dogs it really "sheds" and I end up with pro fleece all over the damn place!!

I have heard, and found out the hard way that cedar chips are toxic, and hay and other shavings are a mess.

So other than removing bedding all together (not an option in Canada the frozen north lol) what do you suggest for a safe, easy to clean bedding alternative?

Tamara

rafensoda
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Bedding Suggestion Feb 24, 2011 16:54:51 GMT -5

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Post by rafensoda on Feb 24, 2011 16:54:51 GMT -5

Would these be an option?
www.elitek9.com/Elite-K-9-Nylon-Kennel-Mat/productinfo/K40/

I'm not sure how warm they would be, but I'm sure its better than nothing.

I was going to ask about maybe pine shavings rather than cedar, but I'm not sure about toxicity on that either.

tara
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Bedding Suggestion Feb 25, 2011 10:32:34 GMT -5

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Post by tara on Feb 25, 2011 10:32:34 GMT -5

My girl is a shredder too so she gets nada! If she is going to be in the crate for a long time I have a piece of rubber matting (horse stall mat) that was cut to the exact size of the crate, it is very heavy & she doesn't mess w/ it.

symmetrydobes Green Dog Posts: 62	Bedding Suggestion Feb 25, 2011 18:40:30 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by symmetrydobes on Feb 25, 2011 18:40:30 GMT -5 Thanks for the link!! I found some similar rubber matts from a packing/shipping supply company I might try out. Damn shredders, they would be much more comfy if they wouldn't ingest their beds!!!

cashmando1 Titled Dobermann Posts: 121	Bedding Suggestion Feb 25, 2011 22:38:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cashmando1 on Feb 25, 2011 22:38:57 GMT -5 What about plain old newspapers just laid down, not shredded. About 2 or 3 thick. I then would also use one of these, they are very warm. www.canadiangundogsupply.com/Mud-River-Dixie-Kennel-Cover.html
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sturmhund
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Bedding Suggestion Feb 26, 2011 13:24:46 GMT -5

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Post by sturmhund on Feb 26, 2011 13:24:46 GMT -5

I buy carpet remnants at the warehouse of a large floor covering store and cut to fit whatever crate. When soiled I just toss them. If I have a puppy who likes to chew the carpet and push it around their crate, then they don't get any carpet until they outgrow that behavior.

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