that would be wonderful if you would do that for me. I really love this little guy and determined to make this work for both of us. I know doxies can be little stinkers and bullheaded so I'm determined to win this battle.
thank you for your help!!
Originally Posted by watterstide
Originally Posted by vickig626
I have a new member of our family - a 3--year old doxie who's pretty good about going outside. However, he has had a few accidents and have considered making him a belly band. I looked at the ones at PetSmart and they're $17 for small breeds.
Looks like they use the same micro-absorbent materials used in diapers then you just wash them. I'm not crazy about the idea of having the buy several of these then having to always be washing them.
The rescue group I got him from suggested making one that has a soft pocket where I can slip in a kotex pad then simply throw that away.
My question on the ones I saw on artfire sites -- if these are made from flannel / cotton, what absorbs the urine?
I even thought of buying premie diapers and cut them up and put inside the homemade version - these would be more absorbent.
Thanks for any info on this subject since I'm a bit frustrated with this little guy. Other than this one issue, he's a perfect dog so I'm not giving up on him.
My friend uses no name brand baby diapers and cuts a hole in the back for his tail. so no belly bad. and he actually likes wearing it now..he is used to it.
the belly band i use is made of fleece..the tiny diaper,fit inside it..no pocket for it. if i were to make one, i suppose i would of made a pocket for it..but really, it is not required..it stays in place..the band holds it there. he hasn't peed in it in quite a while.
if you want i can take some measurements of the one i have.