The Fresh Patch Disposable Dog Potty is completely natural, made with hydroponically grown grass to attract your puppy and absorb urine quickly.
My biggest gripe about wee-wee pads is how much plastic waste they generate. A disposable indoor grass potty is a more natural, plastic-free solution to indoor elimination. Because it's made of grass, this indoor potty can help make the transition to going outdoors less confusing, and vice versa, if you have a pup who is used to going outside but due to lifestyle or seasonal changes now needs a safe indoor spot to go.
The Fresh Patch Disposable Dog Potty consists of a lush bed of grass in a recyclable cardboard tray. The soft, natural surface is more attractive to most puppies than a plastic one and the plant, itself, neutralizes odors and absorbs liquid. Because the grass is grown hydroponically, there's no dirt for your pup to track all over the house. Unfortunately, since the Fresh Patch doesn't come with a poop fairy, you'll still have to regularly remove feces from its surface.
This disposable grass potty comes in three different sizes, from mini (16 by 12 inches, recommended for dogs up to 8 pounds) to large (24 by 24 inches, recommended for dogs up to 30 pounds). They also have a 2-foot-by-4-foot extra-large version for dogs up to 33 pounds, which is sold alone or in a cardboard tray. Larger dogs could use these potties, too, but you will have to combine two mats or change out a single potty more frequently than the recommended two to three weeks. Because the cardboard can become saturated over time, you may want to put a towel or wee-wee pad underneath the potty to protect your floors.
Like any natural product, this one has some natural problems. Users occasionally find bugs of various types living in the grass. Some have even discovered mushroom spores, which can be highly dangerous for your pup to ingest. It's also worth noting that despite the fact that the materials used in the Fresh Patch Disposable Dog Potty are all compostable, once it has been soiled with dog urine and feces, the toilet must be thrown in the regular garbage.
Each individual potty is somewhat reasonably priced but because they require frequent replacement, using this product for your puppy's indoor potty needs can add up. Nevertheless, I've seen pups who are hesitant to go on plastic pads take to the Fresh Patch quickly and easily (others will need more time and patience), and I like that it approximates the reality of the outdoors better than a wee-wee pad, a quality which may help to speed your dog's transition to only going outside if that's your goal.
Pros: Made with hydroponically grown grass, comes in a disposable cardboard tray made with 100% recyclable materials, absorbs liquid quickly, real grass naturally contains odor and attracts puppy, one tray can last for two to three weeks
Cons: Product is not leakproof, some users report finding bugs or mushrooms in their grass, can't be composted, made for dogs under 33 pounds