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How Artificial Turf Can Save Your Dog's Life

How Artificial Turf Can Save Your Dog's Life http://www.heavenlygreens.com/blog/blog/-temporary-slug-922b0f90-b4e3-4822-bfdb-03e4863b1cea @heavenlygreensHomeowners who have pets with skin sensitivities and other allergies benefit from installing artificial turf. There are some instances when having artificial turf may even save your pet's life. Pets love to play and they aren't always careful when they run around the backyard. Installing artificial grass eliminates many of the risks associated with being outdoors and also ensures that your pet won't track mud, grass clippings and other types of lawn debris through your freshly cleaned home.



Reduces Exposure to Allergens and Harmful Insects


Many pets that are kept inside the home can develop skin sensitivities or allergies to grass and other plants or insects. By converting from a natural grass to an artificial turf lawn, you eliminate the exposure to these allergens and your pet can spend as much time as they want outside without fear of developing a rash, hot spot or upper respiratory infection. Artificial turf also eliminates the breeding area for insects like mosquitoes, horse flies and other bugs that like to use your pet for a snack.



Eliminates Toxic Chemicals


Both dogs and humans can react badly to the use of toxic chemicals. Fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides are often extremely toxic and can have a negative impact on the environment. Most landscaping companies advise homeowners to keep children and pets off of a lawn for at least 24 hours if it has been chemically treated. This can be very hard to accomplish if its a bright, sunny day and the children want to spend their time outside. With artificial turf there is no down time. The need for most types of chemicals is eliminated and children and pets can play whenever they want.



Contains Anti-Bacterials That Help Reduce the Risk of Infection


Most brands of artificial turf are constructed with materials that contain silver nitrate. Silver nitrate is a strong anti-bacterial that helps to control the growth of microbes and other organisms that can eventually result in an infection. Artificial turf has an intricate network of channels that work to filter away water and moisture. Spraying the lawn with a garden hose on a regular basis helps to wash away any residual pet waste, debris or any other residue that may be present that could cause an unhealthy reaction in your pet or your children.



Your Dog Stays Clean!


One of the biggest life savers your pet can depend on when it comes to artificial turf is the ability to stay clean. Unlike a natural grass lawn, with artificial turf your pet does not have access to dirt, mud, lawn waste or any other type of debris that can be brought into your home to track over your nice clean floors and carpets. Dogs love to roll in the grass and may even try and eat it if their stomach is upset. In years past, these behaviors were common and would rarely cause your pet harm. Today, however, with the introduction of harsh chemicals, what used to be normal for your pets can actually be harmful in some ways. Keeping your pets clean is important and eliminates the need for constant bathing that can dry out their skin and make them more susceptible to things that can irritate their skin.



Your pet's health depends on many things. One of the most important factors is their environment. Artificial grass provides a safe, inviting environment that does not degrade or wear out over time. Your pet can run and play at will with no worries about their safety or whether not they will have an allergic reaction. You are also safe in that they won't be trying your patience when they run in the house after a long day of play. No more dirt and debris and no more muddy tracks across your nice carpet.Artificial Turf

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