[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Pine shavings
- From: Doris E <irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Ketchy@xxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2005 12:44:22 -0800
*I simply bag the used shavings in large trash bags and either leave
them for the trash pickup or haul them directly to the dump. They
recycle them for compost, I think. In my case, I don't like to leave the
dogs on concrete. Easy to clean, but hard on feet. Doris
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>Pine shavings are fine, if you have to use them. Puppies eat them, though and
>then get diarrhea. Also, once used, where will you put them? A pine shavings
>pile? I don't think this would be good, if you intend to sell your house
>UNLESS you have a lot of land and can spread them out, rake them, in different
>areas--since they're wood, they WILL decompose, eventually. You constantly
>have to relace and replenish shavings, so I don't think they're cost efficient
>either.
>You can disinfect the ground with Sweet PDZ--a horse product, which can be
>bought at any Agway. PDZ is granules. I put it on the part of my enclosed
>"dog yard" that is near the house--no odor whatsoever! Hope this helps!
>Penny in NY
>
>PS: Just remembered! I have a triple Mason Kennel on 2ft by 2ft concrete
>patio blocks. They are the next best thing to poured concrete, plus have the
>added bonus of being movable. I bought them at a concrete place in Newburgh.
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