Friday, January 30, 2009

Make Your Pet Comfortable With Kennel Floors

Pets are very important to all of us, it is important to make them as comfortable as possible. If your dog spends a lot of time out in their kennels especially during winter then you should make sure they install pet flooring. Kennels can get very cold and quite uncomfortable, flooring can make this much more comfortable and is easy to install, scratch resistant and very easy to clean.

Facts and Types of Kennel Flooring


Kennel flooring is normally made out of a fibrous material, this just needs to be put inside the kennel in the backyard. You don't need to bother about pouring cement into slabs and waiting for them to set before your dog has a floor. Your pet will have a floor as soon as this is installed. Any homeowner can easily install this material and it lasts for a very long time, it's completely scratch resistant which means your dog won't dig holes all over your garden. These pet floors are very easy to keep clean, as they can get wet you simply need to hose them down occasionally to wash away any mess. This won't be damaged by the weather, the sun or range won't be any problem for this flooring. It's a very cost effective form of flooring.

Kennel decks are another type of flooring which is suitable for your dog's kennel. These are made out of plastic and are slightly raised. This allows air to circulate and any waste material to slip through. This will create a very warm kennel for your pet especially during winter. The plastic is mold resistant and not susceptible to water damage. The top of the decks are non slip which makes it safe for your pet.

Yet another type of kennel flooring which may be an option for you are mats. These are very easy to maintain and are made out of rubber. These are quite a comfortable surface for your pet and also stop it being smelly. These mats are sometimes quite thick to provide insulation which is especially useful during winter. You can also purchase smaller sizes of mats which are suitable for taking with you when you go travelling. This makes sure that you do not compromise your pets comfort when you travel.

Kennel flooring is very important in order to keep your pets healthy. These not only make your pet feel more comfortable, but they are also hygienic. This means that your pet can spend even longer outside!