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romeos mommy · 04-08-2008, 08:26 AM

We just moved. The people who lived here prior to us had a dog. This is making Romeo want to mark his territory. I use the Go Fetch belly bands. I use regular pads. Is it dangerous to use scented pads? What is the advantage of using Poise pads?

Little Bit · 04-08-2008, 08:33 AM

I have never used scented pads. There is a possiblility that they may cause skin irritation. The advantage of the Poise pads to me is they are super absorbent. They are made to absorb urine. They hold much more than a maxi pad if you have to leave it on for a long time.

chattiesmom · 04-08-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Bit

I have never used scented pads. There is a possiblility that they may cause skin irritation. The advantage of the Poise pads to me is they are super absorbent. They are made to absorb urine. They hold much more than a maxi pad if you have to leave it on for a long time.

I agree 100% To economize a bit, I cut the Poise pads in 1/2 - I change pads between 4 and 5 times daily and my guys stay pretty dry.

romeos mommy · 04-11-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I agree 100% To economize a bit, I cut the Poise pads in 1/2 - I change pads between 4 and 5 times daily and my guys stay pretty dry.

can you tell me how you cut them??? long ways?

YorkieChick1 · 04-11-2008, 08:14 PM

If I am home with them I use sanitary napkins cut in half, the super overnight ones. But if I am going to be gone longer than a few hours I use the poise. My guy is only 4 lbs though, so he doesn't pee in large amounts!!

romeos mommy · 04-11-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieChick1

If I am home with them I use sanitary napkins cut in half, the super overnight ones. But if I am going to be gone longer than a few hours I use the poise. My guy is only 4 lbs though, so he doesn't pee in large amounts!!

i don't get it when you say cut them in half. how do you cut them. longways? please explain. thanks!

Jaxon's mom · 04-12-2008, 03:02 AM

We've used Poise too for their absorbency. never tried cutting them but that's a good idea - just cut them in half about mid way.

Tnyorkiemom · 04-12-2008, 02:08 PM

i dont cut them anymore...we did that and woke up the next morning and he was soaked from head to toe......we use the serenity pads because the absorb alot more than the poise....

Little Bit · 04-12-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tnyorkiemom

i dont cut them anymore...we did that and woke up the next morning and he was soaked from head to toe......we use the serenity pads because the absorb alot more than the poise....

Yes, if they are heavy pee'ers the side where you cut it leaks. I just use the whole thing.

romeos mommy · 04-12-2008, 07:07 PM

where can i get a good price on poise?

Nikki+2 · 04-12-2008, 07:15 PM

I buy the generic version of Poise pads for Spike. There is no difference that I can tell. I've gotten Walmart and Publix brands.

edit- just saw you're in NJ so probably don't have a Publix. I would think any generic would be the same.

romeos mommy · 04-12-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

I buy the generic version of Poise pads for Spike. There is no difference that I can tell. I've gotten Walmart and Publix brands.

edit- just saw you're in NJ so probably don't have a Publix. I would think any generic would be the same.

thanks for the advice. i saw them in the grocery store and they were so expensive. i didn't know they came in generic.

Little Bit · 04-12-2008, 07:49 PM

I buy the 72 pack of Poise at Walmart for around $12. I tried the "Options" brand this last time for a little cheaper, but they aren't nearly as nice. They still work, though.

Tnyorkiemom · 04-12-2008, 08:18 PM

i dont know about the generic brands but i do know from experience with Smokey that the serenity pads are alot more absorbent than the poise pads

romeos mommy · 04-12-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tnyorkiemom

i dont know about the generic brands but i do know from experience with Smokey that the serenity pads are alot more absorbent than the poise pads

thanks for the tip.

04-08-2008, 08:26 AM	#1
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	Belly Band Pad Question We just moved. The people who lived here prior to us had a dog. This is making Romeo want to mark his territory. I use the Go Fetch belly bands. I use regular pads. Is it dangerous to use scented pads? What is the advantage of using Poise pads? __________________ Bernadette & Romeo

04-08-2008, 08:33 AM	#2
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	I have never used scented pads. There is a possiblility that they may cause skin irritation. The advantage of the Poise pads to me is they are super absorbent. They are made to absorb urine. They hold much more than a maxi pad if you have to leave it on for a long time. __________________ Little Bit

04-11-2008, 08:14 PM	#5
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,249	If I am home with them I use sanitary napkins cut in half, the super overnight ones. But if I am going to be gone longer than a few hours I use the poise. My guy is only 4 lbs though, so he doesn't pee in large amounts!! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! Brooke,Binky,Bunny,Buster & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

04-12-2008, 03:02 AM	#7
Jaxon's mom Love my handsome boys Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 1,821	We've used Poise too for their absorbency. never tried cutting them but that's a good idea - just cut them in half about mid way. __________________ Andrea , Jaxon & Andrew

04-12-2008, 02:08 PM	#8
Tnyorkiemom Smokey's Mommy!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Georgetown Tn Posts: 1,914	i dont cut them anymore...we did that and woke up the next morning and he was soaked from head to toe......we use the serenity pads because the absorb alot more than the poise.... __________________ Mommy and Daddy Sugar Freckles Smokey Romeo Ally Niecy Alissia and Ariella

04-12-2008, 07:07 PM	#10
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pennsauken , NJ Posts: 4,068	where can i get a good price on poise? __________________ Bernadette & Romeo

04-12-2008, 07:15 PM	#11
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	I buy the generic version of Poise pads for Spike. There is no difference that I can tell. I've gotten Walmart and Publix brands. edit- just saw you're in NJ so probably don't have a Publix. I would think any generic would be the same. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

04-12-2008, 07:49 PM	#13
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	I buy the 72 pack of Poise at Walmart for around $12. I tried the "Options" brand this last time for a little cheaper, but they aren't nearly as nice. They still work, though. __________________ Little Bit

04-12-2008, 08:18 PM	#14
Tnyorkiemom Smokey's Mommy!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Georgetown Tn Posts: 1,914	i dont know about the generic brands but i do know from experience with Smokey that the serenity pads are alot more absorbent than the poise pads __________________ Mommy and Daddy Sugar Freckles Smokey Romeo Ally Niecy Alissia and Ariella