At Rainscape we are often asked by pet owners if artificial grass is safe for their pets. The short answer is: Yes! Artificial turf is actually safer and cleaner for your pets and less maintenance for you. Pet turf is often the best way to provide a beautiful backyard haven for your pet and less headache for yourself.
How is pet turf pet friendly?
Dogs love to roll around in the grass, and just like people, they don’t like it when the grass pokes them. This is why fake grass is designed to be more pet friendly with a slight curl and flatter blades to prevent the prickles! Your pup can roll around for hours in comfort.
Visalia averages less than 11 inches of rain a year, but when it does rain, we still don’t want pets tracking mud inside the house. Artificial turf allows your pet to run around and play without tearing up the grass, tracking in dirt or mud, or attracting fleas! Even if your dog is a digger, the grass is created more durable and less inviting for them to dig and make a mess of your yard.
The downside of having a dog in your backyard is that they often leave behind messes and destroy natural grass with their urine. While you will still have to pick up after your pup, you no longer need to worry about unsightly brown spots on your lawn from their urine when you have fake grass. Artificial grass is designed with perforations that actually drain the liquid and create a bacteria-free environment. Additionally, when you use an anti-microbial infill and follow simple routine maintenance guidelines, your grass will be safe from bacterial buildup.
Astroturf is non-toxic
Pet safety is your top priority as a pet owner, and while you want them comfortable and your yard beautiful, it’s most important that you know that they will be safe playing in the fake grass. One of the best features of artificial grass is that it doesn’t attract pests. You won’t need to use any harmful chemicals or sprays to keep away the bugs or keep the lawn looking fresh and green.
One of the cons of having fake grass historically was the use of lead in the artificial turf. Today we have been able to create a lead-free pet turf. The fake grass has no detectable traces of lead or toxic metals and is completely safe for your pets and your kids.
Installing artificial grass safe for pets in your yard will not only make your lawn look and feel realistic and natural, but will cost you less time, water and money to maintain. This will leave you more time to play with your pup! Quality pup time = happy pup!