Artificial grass is the ideal surface for pet owners and their furry companions. There are many synthetic turf options available, each with their own particular benefits. Artificial grass provides a fun, safe, and clean environment where pets can play to their heart’s content. Picking the perfect artificial grass product for your pet requires several factors. 

Pile Height and Density 

One of the many choices you’ll need to make when selecting artificial grass is pile height and density. 

Prospective artificial grass owners can either go for a taller pile or a shorter fiber length. A taller pile is usually chosen for gardening and locations like terraces. Meanwhile, shorter lengths are ideal for children and pets because of their durability. With a short pile, maintenance activities like brushing are also more accessible, creating greater convenience for pet owners. 

When thinking about density, denser piles are preferable for pet owners because they not only give your lawn a pleasing aesthetic, but they’ll also help it withstand heavy use. 

Shock Pads

Installing synthetic grass involves laying out multiple layers to ensure a well-functioning surface with efficient drainage. 

During this process, you’ll likely be asked by your synthetic turf installer whether or not you want shock pads to be included with your surface. 

Shock pads are typically used for children’s play areas and sports turf because they can help cushion impact and decrease the chances of injury. 

They may not be the best fit for those with pets as the padding can absorb pet waste like urine and cause your turf to smell. If you do opt for shock pads for your artificial grass, you’ll need to regularly clean your surface to rid it of any waste or odors.  

What Will Your Pet Think?

Ultimately, pet owners just want what’s best for their furry companion. That’s why going through the effort of obtaining artificial grass is worth it for both owners and their pets. 

Although every pet’s needs are different, they will all enjoy playing and moving around on your new synthetic turf surface.

Artificial turf’s durability and cleanliness mean more time can be spent on playtime and less on maintenance. 

Turn your yard into the perfect setting for your pets to play in by adding artificial grass. Turn to Artificial Turf by Fenix, as we have extensive experience helping pet owners with all of their residential synthetic grass needs. Our professional installers routinely achieve world-class results because we use only the best turf products in the industry, like our pet turf, for all of the services we deliver. For more information on our services or to receive a free estimate, give us a call today at (877) 673-8873 to speak with one of our knowledgeable team members.