Generally, when it comes to diapers, babies naturally come to mind. But did you know that diapers are not meant for only human babies? Yes! Your furry babies may be in need of one, too!
And making diapers for dogs is very easy. There are many household items you can use. Today, we are going to teach you how to make a dog diaper from a towel.
Dogs may need diapers if they have not fully mastered potty training yet, or if a senior pet has developed incontinence. Dog diapers may look and sound silly, but they save you from lots of cleaning in the long haul. Also, they prevent any unnecessary stress from being imposed on your furry friend.
Without any further ado, let’s find out how you can make cost-efficient and handy dog diapers at home.
Why You May Need a Dog Diaper
If you are new to the concept of dog diapers or have not been around a pet for long in your life, then you may be confused about its need. Let us look at the most common reasons a dog owner may need a dog diaper –
Training Period
Puppies who haven’t mastered their training yet, or even grown-up dogs who were not trained before, may well be in need of a dog diaper until they master the training. This can save you a lot of effort cleaning up wet messes.
Territory Issues
Male dogs often like to mark territories, particularly if there are other dogs or animals in the house. If your dog has this tendency, then a diaper can reduce your clean-up problems.
Incontinence
Just like us humans, dogs can become unable to hold their pee in, too. This happens mainly due to old age, but accidents can sometimes result in this too. Needless to say, using diapers is a must for incontinent dogs.
Female Dogs in Heat
If your dog is a female who has not been neutered, then she will go on heat twice a year. Around this time, you may or may not need to use a dog diaper to keep your home and things from getting dirty. This entirely depends on the dog and breed.
With a diaper on, your dog will be able to chill with you on your bed instead of being kept in a specific area during her heat cycle.
Benefits of Making DIY Dog Diapers
Let’s learn about the advantages of making DIY dog diapers.
Cost-Efficient
Ready-made dog diapers can end up costing a lot. Also, if they are disposable, then they will just sit in landfills. By making dog diapers yourself, you will be able to save a lot in the long run.
Proper Fit
Dogs come in many different breeds. There are so many breeds that you may be left wondering how a Pomeranian and a Siberian Husky share the same descendant. Needless to say, their shapes and sizes vary a lot, too.
So, finding the right-sized diaper for your fur baby may be tough. When you make the diaper by yourself, you can make sure that it fits your dog like a glove, thus saving your dog from any discomfort due to poorly fitted diapers.
As a responsible pet owner, you must always ensure your dog is in as much comfort as possible.
DIY Towel Dog Diaper
With an old towel, you can make reusable diapers for your dog easily. This is better than making disposable ones, as it is both environmentally friendly and time-saving in the long run.
Things You Will Need
- A piece of old towel
- Diaper bins
- Scissors
- Measuring tape
- Disposable sanitary napkin
How It Is Done
Step 1: Measurement
With the measuring tape, measure your dog’s tail’s base circumference.
Step 2: Cut
Then, cut an hourglass shape from the towel, ensuring that it will fit your dog. Check if the dog’s tails will come in the way of the diaper. If it does, then cut a hole following the measurement you took in step 1. Make sure the hole is located where the dog’s tail will be.
Step 3: Placement
Now, put the towel on your pooch. Use diaper pins to secure the towel on your pup’s body.
Step 4: Finishing Touches
Finally, place a sanitary pad inside the towel diaper you have made. And you are done!
For a few other ideas for DIY dog diapers and visualization, check out this video.
This website also has some great alternatives, along with explanations, difficulty levels, and demonstration videos.
Final Words
We hope our tutorial on how to make a dog diaper from a towel has been helpful in solving your problems as a pet parent!
It may not seem like it, but owning a pet can sometimes be almost as stressful as having a human baby. You should always do the best you can for your furry friend because they deserve nothing less.
With that, we are wrapping up this article here. Have fun with your dog!
