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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1.	What are PoochPads?
2.	How do they work?
3.	Which side is up?
4.	How do I get a puppy/dog to use it?
5.	Is it expensive to use?
6.	How many do I need?
7.	How does it stop odors?
8.	I work all day and my dog is "home-alone". Even though he is house-trained, will he still use a PoochPad?
9.	Will it work for my older dog?
10.	Will it hurt my washing machine?
11.	How often do I need to wash it?
12.	How long does it last?
13.	What else can I use it for?
14.	What happens if my dog eats it?
15.	Are there different sizes?
16.	Will my veterinarian think this is a good idea?
17.	Is there a guarantee?

1) What are PoochPads?

PoochPads are reusable protective floor mats that are absorbent, odor-controlling pads designed for dog owners who love their dogs but hate the mess and odor resulting from "accidents". Not only can they be washed over 300 times, making them very cost-effective, they even stop the odor of urine.

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2) How do they work?

PoochPads utilise a material called Microfine, a reusable fiber technology developed exclusively for PoochPads. Microfine is a light-weight, extremely absorbent material that not only can absorb more than 4 times it weight (a large PoochPad absorbs about 48 oz. of fluid ~1420ml), it also holds on to liquids like a
magnet and traps it so it can not leak on to floors or other protected areas. And, it contains an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of the bacteria that cause the odor from urine so your house smells fresh and clean.

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3) Which side is up?

The green vinyl side is the bottom and touches the floor. This prevents urine from soaking through to floors and carpets. The printed side is the top. This is the absorbing side.

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4) How do I get a puppy/dog to use it?

There is no attractant on a PoochPad.

If you are paper-training your puppy, you can use either an artificial scent that you purchase at the pet store, or just dab a paper towel into one of the puppy’s "accidents" and rub it on the PoochPad. Sit your puppy on the pad and let him smell his urine and tell him it’s OK to go there.

If there is a problem spot on a carpet or floor, place your PoochPad over that area for protection. PoochPads will not soak through.

Dogs would rather stand on a soft surface as opposed to a hard floor so a PoochPad on a tile or linoleum floor is an ideal place to "go".

Older dogs seem to know the PoochPad is "their place to go."

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5) Is it expensive to use?

Actually, PoochPads are the most cost-effective absorbent product you can buy for your pet. Since PoochPads can be washed over 300 times, they only cost pennies per use. This is much less expensive than a disposable pad you use one time and throw away. We like to say 1 PoochPad = 365 disposable pads.

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6) How many do I need?

Most dog owners have at least 3 PoochPads so they always have a clean one for their pooch. But, it really depends on the individual and how you use your PoochPad. Some of our customers have as many as 12 and some breeders have many more for use with new litters. You’ll never run out of uses for your PoochPad.

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7) How does it stop odors?

Most odors are caused by bacteria. In urine, there is a bacteria that is normally present called Proteus.
When a dog urinates, these bacteria start to multiply and give off ammonia as a by-product. This ammonia is what causes the strong urine smell you might notice in your home if your pooch has an "accident", especially if its warm. PoochPads contain an antimicrobial agent as a permanent part of its fibers and it will not wash out, even after 300 washes. This agent inhibits the growth of these bacteria so your house stays smelling fresh.

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8) I work all day and my dog is "home-alone". Even though he is house-broken, will he still use PoochPads?

PoochPads are a "home-alone" dogs best friend. Small to medium sized dogs have small bladders and even though your dog is housebroken, it is very hard for them to "hold it" all day until you get home from work. Place your PoochPad in the room where you keep your dog while you’re at work and he will use his PoochPad instead of the floor. No smells…No mess!

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9) Will it work for my older dog?

PoochPads are great for older dogs. They were actually invented to deal with such problems. Just put PoochPads in several locations in your house so there is always one close by …just in case!

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10) Will it hurt my washing machine?

Absolutely not! Just wash your PoochPad in warm to hot water with detergent and a small amount of bleach and dry in the perma-press cycle in the dryer.

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11) How often do I need to wash it?

I wash my PoochPad after it’s used one time. However, PoochPads are so absorbent, they can actually be left on the floor for a couple of days. The water content of urine evaporates so the pad is able to keep absorbing fluid. And, they never smell because of the antimicrobial agent.

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12) How long does it last?

A long time. You can probably wash your PoochPad at least 300 times. Maybe even more! This makes PoochPads very easy on your pocketbook.

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13) What else can I use it for?

PoochPads can be used anywhere you need protection…. like floors, furniture, cars, & boats. PoochPads will also fit standard kennels and baskets/cages and protects your pet during transport. If your pooch likes to sit on the furniture or bed, put a PoochPad under him to protect against "doggy odor". You can even use your PoochPad under you cat litterbox or for other small animals like ferrets. PoochPads also make a great perch pad for birds. If your older dog tends to "dribble" on his bed, lay your PoochPad directly on top the bed to protect it.

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14) What happens if my dog eats it?

To date, we have not had any reports of a pooch eating his PoochPad. However, PoochPads will not hurt your pet if they do eat it. All the materials in PoochPads are non-toxic and will not cause harm if ingested.

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15) Are there different sizes?

PoochPads are currently available in 5 sizes: Small 17" x 23"; Medium 20" x 27"; and Large 30" x 32". At the request of dog breeders, we also make a 36" x 36" and a 48" x 48" PoochPad.

16) Will my vet think this is a good idea?

Vets love PoochPads. They are on sale throughout the UK and are very popular for in-patient kennels and for use in small animal surgeries and in recovery to protect the animals.

17) Is there a guarantee?

Yes. PoochPads have a money back guarantee.

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