SkySoaringMagpie Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 We don't use vet bed much but I need to purchase some for a whelping. What is the difference if any between rubber backed and green backed? Any thoughts on what you prefer and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I have rubber backed, have never used green back. I use my vet bed all around the place, on the floor, in the crates, in the car. I have no trouble washing or drying the rubber backed nor with bits of rubber flaking off (even when it was used in the whelping box and washed all the time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I'm the reverse of Rebanne and have only ever used green back :laugh: and have just as positive comments to make. Am about to purchase more vet bed myself and am going to go half/half with green back and rubber back, purely so I can get some of the prettier rubber back colours :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I'm the reverse of Rebanne and have only ever used green back :laugh: and have just as positive comments to make. Am about to purchase more vet bed myself and am going to go half/half with green back and rubber back, purely so I can get some of the prettier rubber back colours :laugh: you do get good colours with the rubber back :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I'm the reverse of Rebanne and have only ever used green back :laugh: and have just as positive comments to make. Am about to purchase more vet bed myself and am going to go half/half with green back and rubber back, purely so I can get some of the prettier rubber back colours :laugh: you do get good colours with the rubber back :laugh: With Petnetwork, you can get great colours in both! I have found the rubber backed stuff disintegrtates after a while. If grip isn't an issue, I'd be inclined to go with green backed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) I'm the reverse of Rebanne and have only ever used green back :laugh: and have just as positive comments to make. Am about to purchase more vet bed myself and am going to go half/half with green back and rubber back, purely so I can get some of the prettier rubber back colours :laugh: That is what I did, partly because I didn't know which was best for the purpose - but also for the colours :laugh: SSM I have some left that I am happy to bequeth to you, it is the cupboard taking up space. It is not enough for all you will need tho. Edited July 12, 2013 by Diva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteba Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I go with green back but also was going to try some rubber back ( also for different patterns lol ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I have both, loved the rubber backed until it started to fall off - won't buy the rubber back again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySoaringMagpie Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 I'm the reverse of Rebanne and have only ever used green back :laugh: and have just as positive comments to make. Am about to purchase more vet bed myself and am going to go half/half with green back and rubber back, purely so I can get some of the prettier rubber back colours :laugh: That is what I did, partly because I didn't know which was best for the purpose - but also for the colours :laugh: SSM I have some left that I am happy to bequeth to you, it is the cupboard taking up space. It is not enough for all you will need tho. I think for the rest I will do the half and half thing and see what works best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I have both and like both, the rubber only came off some that was on a painted concrete floor but I think that is because the surface was a bit more abrasive. It looked like sand underneath. The rubber backed is softer than the green backed in the beginning but the green backed does soften up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I prefer the green backed for whelping and the rubber backed one for use on the dog beds. The rubber back one takes twice as long to dry as the green back one but sits flatter on the dog beds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelsun Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Green backed here..and lots of it...I really don't care for the rubber back and when it does start to break down, it's a bloody mess! Yes the green back will slip a bit, but not really a huge thing and for me, washes up much better. As for colours...not important, and none of the dogs have ever complained! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freetoroam Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Can I please ask the best place to purchase this from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteba Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Can I please ask the best place to purchase this from? petnetwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freetoroam Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpoint GSP Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 We got both for our first litter. The rubber back was good re: slippage (only really became an issue for us with naughty 6week old GSPs trying to play tug with each other and by then it didn't matter!) but it doesn't last as long and is a real mess when it starts breaking down. I also found with my winter litter that it took longer to dry. Overall i'd go green back next time as it dried on the same day even on a wet cold rainy day and it's still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanbree Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I use drybed all the time and love it but my friend is considering buying some for her dog who is a chewer. I wouldn't say he is a really destructive dog but he is inclined to chew his bedding. I know it reads chew resistant but will it hold up to a bit of chewing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trisven13 Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 My Fauves are shockers for chewing their bedding, particularly the young ones. They HAVE managed to chew a couple of holes but that is after dedicated work dragging it out of crates through the bars etc and I still have vet bed that I've had for 18 months and it is the only bedding I use. It isn't completely chew proof but its as chew resistant as I've found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelsun Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I get mine from Pepperone Pet Supplies in Nar Nar Goon Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr_inoz Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Can I please ask the best place to purchase this from? I get mine from Pepperone Pet Supplies in Nar Nar Goon Vic snap - Pepperone here too. I have used both. Love the rubber back for the non-slip properties. Funnily enough - vet bed is the only thing my girl hasn't tried to chew and eat - and she has chewed everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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