Hey there. I saw your post Our Dog Wears Diapers on the Underdog Rescue Alumni page on Facebook. We have an underdog (actually 3 of them) too. We have a tiny little Yorkie guy who also wears diapers. We can't imagine life without him! He came to us for hospice care and vets thought he would only live 2-3 months, that was over 3 years ago. I saw that you compost your diapers! We are a super recycling, composting, trying to be zero waste family but we're always talking about those dang dog diapers!! Would you mind sharing what type of diapers you use?
Thanks for the tips!-Mel
Thanks so much for your email, Mel! I love hearing stories about other rescue dogs, so thanks for sharing. We use Up & Up brand diapers from Target. They are made from wood fluff pulp and cotton, so they breakdown in the compost pretty fast. We use a little paper tape to secure the diaper a little tighter since Pixel can wiggle out of them. The paper tape is biodegradable and goes in the compost with the diaper. Urine is great for compost, so that is helpful too. A reader suggested a reusable option called Luxja. She said they work great for her. She washes the reusable absorbent pad in vinegar and dish soap and then lets them air dry until her next bleach load of laundry. I haven't tried them yet myself but they sound like a great option if you have the time to take care of washing them.
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Mel's dog, Carter
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