How have the mats held up for any sharp objects? I want to use it for puppies playing on them so they don't slip and easy cleanup but they have claws.
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We have one beagle who doesn't really play on them, but we haven't kept him off of them. He walks on them and lays on them often. The mats have a texture to the top anyway, so I think you wouldn't notice scratches too much. It would be easy to spot clean each mat when it got a mess on it too. I say it's worth a try.
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We have one beagle who doesn't really play on them, but we haven't kept him off of them. He walks on them and lays on them often.The mats have a texture to the top anyway, so I think you wouldn't notice scratches too much. It would be easy to spot clean each mat when it got a mess on it too. I say it's worth a try.
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My daughter chews on the borders and hasn't been able to rip them yet. Now, if she kept at it, she could do it, but I don't think that puppy claws will destroy them, although they will mark them.
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They hold up pretty well but I don't know about claws. I walked on them with high heals and they left a mark. Overall good quality though. I don't think you will find kids matts that hold up to dog claws? Not sure.
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I really like this product. I use it on my thick haired westie and have had no problem cutting mats out.
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The mats hold up very well. I keep my mats outside under the porch to protect the kids from falls on our concreted area. I would not use anything too strong to clean these mats with, as this may break down the material that they are made of. With that said, I give them a good wiping with anti-bacterial wipes and they seem to hold up very well. I am very pleased with these mats and they provide a level of cushioning that puts my mind at ease. I hope this helps!
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The surface consists of raised "pads" of the soft plastic that the entire mat is made of. I'm careful when I clean it and use a cloth rather than any type of abrasive pad. I would think that your dogs' nails could very likely penetrate that soft surface. Now, it may not completely pierce the mat, but I do believe it would pierce the pads themselves. ,
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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.
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Yes it's durable. A dog's claws probably wouldn't poke thru walking across. My cat does scratch and knead it and that does mess it up :)
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My dogs have been scratching at it and it hasn't hurt the mmaterial at all. I have been using it daily since I received it and haven't had any problems the material is very sturdy. .I have a 4 & 11 year old that have been climbing in and out it as well playing and still no problems.
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We have two and three small dogs. I think they do a great job keeping the floors clean and free from dirt sand and wet dog feet. They wash up nice too. I am very happy with them.
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YES most definitely! I LOVE these mats & we have a few & I'm going to buy 2 more! They have a clear connector & I would HIGHLY suggest buying that for a dog that size. The mats w/the grates are made VERY well & DURABLE & the design of those grates have 'supports' on them (the underside) so the weight of your dog will be evenly distributed & the plastic grates won't bend, break or snap. BUT IF for some reason you have an issue you can purchase the grates separately. We've had ours for a year now & haven't had any issues. SIDE NOTES: There should be a video that shows how to alter these mats too. In order to stop the pup or dog from pulling up the grates if they have a habit of ripping up the mats underneath (the wee mats). We had an issue w/that & we had to alter the mats in order to stop our pups from doing so. LOL It was a simple & quick fix & the video was made by another customer here on Amazon & we couldn't be more grateful! :))) The order should come with ugodog pads to line the mats with. Although we liked them a lot & they did what they said these mats work just as well w/the regular 'wee mats' you can find at your local pet store. The GREAT thing about it is they'll last longer. ;) Last but not least these mats are not as difficult to clean as some reviewers are claiming. VERY easy/simple & this product is the BEST on the market in my opinion.
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I like the mats. But they easily get marked/ scratches and holes if kid is hitting toy on it. And come up and shift easily. I Still have two packs not opened and don't have them on my floor right now Because it was a headachd
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I don't know if they are dangerous to pets. But, we have 2 Min. Schnauzers and one is a puppy. Neither of them have ever shown any interest in chewing the mat. Hope this helpful.
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If the dog doesnt dig or claw much and you have a pillowcase over it that he cant get the mat out of, it prob be okay...but if he can get it out of the case or chews, I would not recommend..the gel may be poisonous...
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Hi. Yes. I have a little dog that uses this floating. She has little daggers for claws. I usually can get 2-3 seasons off of one of them. She is eight years old and I have gotten 3 of them over the years for her. She loves them because she doesn't slip on them. I love them because they tend to last a pretty good length of time. Regards,
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You should NEVER use scissors to CUT out a mat. Some professional groomers do use them to slice out a mat, but unless you know what you are doing, you can easily cut the skin. As the mat tightens, it pulls the skin INTO the mat. You won't be able to see that and if you cut through it with scissors, you are likely to leave a deep gash in your pet. I have seen such incidents by both bad groomers and well meaning pet parents. These cuts can be as long as 4-6" and as deep as 2" or more. Do yourself a favor, if its matted, take it to a professional to have it shaved, if it cannot be brushed out safely and humanly. Remember, humanly. You should NEVER use scissors to CUT out a mat. Some professional groomers do use them to slice out a mat, but unless you know what you are doing, you can easily cut the skin. As the mat tightens, it pulls the skin INTO the mat. You won't be able to see that and if you cut through it with scissors, you are likely to leave a deep gash in your pet. I have seen such incidents by both bad groomers and well meaning pet parents. These cuts can be as long as 4-6" and as deep as 2" or more. Do yourself a favor, if its matted, take it to a professional to have it shaved, if it cannot be... » Read More You should NEVER use scissors to CUT out a mat. Some professional groomers do use them to slice out a mat, but unless you know what you are doing, you can easily cut the skin. As the mat tightens, it pulls the skin INTO the mat. You won't be able to see that and if you cut through it with scissors, you are likely to leave a deep gash in your pet. I have seen such incidents by both bad groomers and well meaning pet parents. These cuts can be as long as 4-6" and as deep as 2" or more. Do yourself a favor, if its matted, take it to a professional to have it shaved, if it cannot be brushed out safely and humanly. Remember, humanly. « Show Less
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The mat is actually very smooth. It is doubtful if you would suffer any damage. You can barely feel the thin wires on the top but none on the bottom. Maybe the only damages may be from the cat. A lot of people use these for cats on cars tho. I absolutely love my mats. After about 2 weeks you can turn them off and the cats will stay off the car in fear of getting shocked. By the way the shock,(static electricity) is not severe, it is just enough to get their attention
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Since I don't have marble floors, I can't say if it will scratch or not. There's a strip on the pad for getting tough dirt off, but it isn't gritty really. My dogs have done more damage to my cheapy wood floors over the years than this pad could.
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No, it would not be easy to rip or tear these mats, it is possible to cut through them with a sharp knife, however. I have one which I use for craft work and painting, and love it. In my work, I don't do anything that would cause me to rip or tear it.