Injuries to your dog’s nails are common, especially if they’re rowdy and prone to zoomies.The risk of them breaking their nails is higher on yards with hardscapes, like concrete, asphalt and wood. These materials are hard and unforgiving, seriously harming paw pads and nails.
Artificial grass blades are much softer than hardscapes, so they don’t do as much damage to your pet’s feet and nails. Pet turf also won’t get muddy and slippery like natural grass. Your pets won’t tear up their paws if they slip while playing in the yard even if they don’t have claws!
Skin Infection
Grass seeds and burrs can get stuck on your dog’s paws, burrow under their skin and cause an infection.Grass seeds are sharp and will easily embed themselves into a pet’s foot or between its toes. They can become infected, which will be painful and may even require surgery.
Burrs are dense balls of plant material that can stick to your pet’s fur. They can cause discomfort by pulling at your pet’s fur and skin and, in some cases, may even cause an infection.
Artificial grass does not contain grass seeds and burrs. So your pets will be safe from these types of injuries.
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