Until recently, diapers for dogs were considered a novelty, but already today they are one of the convenient means of caring for pets. Let's find out why dogs need diapers.
Diapers for dogs - why are they needed?
So, these hygiene items are used in the following cases:
- when the animal is in old age and physically can not tolerate until the next paddock ;
- after surgical operations with anesthesia, with diseases of the genitourinary system;
- for a long trip, for example, in an airplane or train;
- for dogs of boys who "mark the territory" at home, diapers become a kind of barrier;
- not superfluous will be diapers for safe walking of dogs of girls with estrus .
In any of the above situations, the diaper is very convenient and sometimes even indispensable, as many dog owners have noted.
Types of dog diapers
Of course, all diapers differ among themselves. First of all, the size is important - there are diapers for large and small dogs. They are classified by size in this way:
- S - suitable for chihuahua, Yorkshire terrier and other small breeds;
- M - diapers for Pekingese, Shih Tzu, dwarf poodles;
- L - the size is ideal for a fox terrier or cocker spaniel;
- XL - it is worn by schnauzer, basenji, etc .;
- XXL - large diapers for Labradors, Great Danes, Rottweilers.
Do not confuse disposable diapers with reusable panties for dogs. The latter are used for the same purposes, but they are hygienic pants made from thin, durable fabric, into which a replaceable gasket is embedded.
Combines all canine diapers that in any of them there is a hole for the tail. If there is a need, then instead of special diapers that are sold in pet stores, you can use ordinary children's "diapers." However, in this case, you will have to cut a hole for the tail of the animal yourself, and also make sure that the dog does not remove the diaper - it can tear it with teeth and fill the filler.
However, experienced in these matters, the owners assure that the dog quickly gets used to the diaper and does not experience any special inconvenience from wearing it.