According to recent stats, the United States pet industry expenditure is over 143 billion U.S. dollars. As a pet parent, you are contributing to that figure. But have you ever wondered whether your spending on your fur baby is worth it?
Food and healthcare is a common denominator. However, if you are thinking of buying pee pads for your puppy, you might be focusing on the wrong thing.
But why am I saying this?
What is the problem with pee pads?
Pee pads for your puppy might seem a convenient idea to you. I know you have heard about their perks, such as they are decent to use, versatile, and maintain your privacy.
The other side of the picture is alarming, and you should STOP thinking about using pee pads.
Let me tell you the three scary reasons to ditch pee pads. So, without further ado, let’s get started.
Confusion of Appropriate Pee Place
The main reason to abandon wee-wee pads is confusion. They can make it complicated for your pup to identify the appropriate place to pee.
Do pee pads create bad habits?
Yes, putting pee pads in the house welcomes your dog to pee on rugs, doormats, and bedsheets. It will be an addition to your cleaning and frustration process. Nothing Else!
Moreover, pups will not distinguish that peeing outside or on the grass is okay. Once they are habitual to pee pads, they will hold their urine until they are home again.
The only exception to using pee pads comes if your dog is sick enough to get up and pee outside. In this case, pee pads will be a suitable option.
Unpleasant and Costly
The other scary reasons to ditch pee pads are stinkiness and their cost.
Pee pads come in a variety of options in the market. Despite their efficiency, single-use pee pads keep only 2–3 cups of urine. It means you should throw them out regularly to keep your home odorless. The multi-layered reusable pads contain unpleasant smell-locking elements. Still, they can’t end the odor, which is annoying when you have guests over.
Besides the smell, wee-wee pads become a monthly necessity because your pet relies on them. Whether you opt for single-use or washable pads, they cost around $100–150 per week.
Some pups also start to sit or play with them, which brings more discomfort and a constant need to buy them up.
Environmentally Unfriendly
Dear pet parents, choosing pee pads is devastating for the earth.
Mama Earth also needs to be loved and valued just like you.
Wee-wee pads consist of more than one layer. The outer layer is soft, and the bottom layers are plastic, which requires 58–1200 years to degrade.
Aside from the outside environment, your household environment is also affected. Ultra-thin single-use pads work only if your pet pees in the middle of the pad. If your puppy pees at the side end, it might spread urine on the floor. The urine penetrates the wooden floor and ruins it.
No doubt, pee pads seem a stylish option for your pup. However, I have listed three scary reasons to ditch them.
So Decide Wisely!
