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'm not all that familiar with how sharp ferret claws are, but the tape is sturdy and I would think if you put one layer down and then another on top, it would withstand stronger, more determined claws. I only use it for a small dog that sometimes scratches at my wooden door, but it's a simple enough product to apply if you are looking for something easy to at least try for the ferret.
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Janice. .I have a dog and a cat and so far, they have not damaged the fabric. My small aussie sometimes struggles to get on the bed but doesn't rip the fabric. So far so good
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I couldn't answer that, but why not put itback there and see how much it slips by movin it around. I'd be watchful not to damage the leather from the friction of the map or the paws going into the foam, and through the mat. Why not ask you vet or local animal rights charities...of one of the big petfood and pet supply stores.
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The plastic seems pretty tough, but it has that brushed fabric feel to it. Cats claws may go through it, but I doubt a dog's claws will - unless they're really determined.
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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 found it to be great for kittens. For a puppy, I would be a little concerned about their claws and their activity level. I really like this product for what I needed it for.
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My cat doesn't scratch on the carpet, so I'm not sure how it would hold up against a cat's claws. But it seems to be pretty decent; like cheap carpet you would find in an apartment. :) As others have said, the whole unit is so well made and sturdy, it would be worth re-carpeting it if the carpet wore out, in my opinion.
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We have cats and their claws will scratch the leather I know. We cover them with blankets when not using them.
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This mat is a vinyl/rubber type material--- it can be wiped clean with a damp paper towel if necessary (like if you're preparing food at the counter-top etc.) If you're thinking it's a going to attract dog hair etc. like a static cling- no-- it's not- I have a dog with long hair- it doesn't "cling" to it or attract it like a magnet-- Basically it's like any floor albeit not sharp object proof and they warn not to let water stand underneath it or put it down if you wash your floor until that floor is dry.
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Hi. These mats are very thin for heavy equipment. They should work as far as preventing the floor from scratching, but in my opinion, you would need a thicker mat for exercise equipment.
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I also have hardwood floors, and it hasn't scratched them from what I can tell (my dog mainly plays on the carpet with it). It is designed to roll and doesn't have much of an area that would scratch floors.
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I'm pretty sure it would be okay against kitten claws. I used this with my yorkie when she was a tiny baby almost 3 years ago. She has accidents in this a few times and it was very easy to clean the bottom as it's mad of a plastic cloth material. I just got a kitten my self last Sunday (she's 9 weeks old today.) I ordered the plastic play pen. It's a little more expensive $40 and you also have to buy the top piece to it if you're kitten is already climbing. The top is another $19-20. I'll let you know if I like that one better than this one.
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I use my mats for daycare use. We have put furniture on them. I got them for the babies I take care of and of course that was perfect. Now we use them for anything and everything. They clean up great.
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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 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.
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Jackie, There are better products out there for long haired dogs and cats. I do own this tool but rarely use it any more because the curved corners on the bottom make it hard to get under mats that are really close to the skin. For those, I use the Safari De-Matting comb for dogs because it is sharper and there is less pulling involved. You just have to be more careful with the Safari tool because it has exposed sharp edges. I've scraped myself a few times, but never my puppy. the tips are rounded to wedge under the mat so it doesnt' hurt the pet. For the really thick and advanced mat, your best tool is going to be very sharp, pointed scissors that slice upward through the mat one slice at a time (do NOT cut straight across the bottom of the mat if you want to preserve some hair....poke through the bottom and slice straight up to save as much hair as possible) The multi tooth de-matting tools like the Mars and Safari are only good on fairly loose mats in the early stages of matting so that you don't tug on poor kitty or puppy's skin while trying to slice through.