One Dog One Bone Unveils Durable, Sustainable Dog Pools

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As summer temperatures rise, millions of pet owners turn to inexpensive plastic kiddie pools to help their dogs beat the heat. However, this common solution carries a hidden dual cost: a staggering environmental toll and a serious safety risk. One Dog One Bone, a pet product company, has unveiled the stark contrast between its durable, purpose-built Dog Pools and the disposable "little blue pools" that clog landfills and contribute to thousands of preventable veterinary emergencies annually.

Why it matters

The typical kiddie pool is unsustainable and unsafe, with approximately 8-10 million sold annually for single-season use. These pools use 5-7 pounds of non-recyclable, low-grade plastic, creating over 30 million pounds of plastic waste yearly. As the pools degrade, they create sharp, brittle shards that can cause life-threatening internal injuries, blockages, and costly emergency surgery for dogs.

The details

One Dog One Bone's Dog Pools are engineered as multi-season durable goods with superior sustainability. Constructed from commercial-grade High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (HMWPE), the pools resist punctures and UV degradation, eliminating the risk of dangerous shards and creating a safe cooling environment for pets. The pools are built for 5-10 years of use, with some original pools in service for nearly 20 years, proving their heirloom quality. This prevents 40-70 pounds of plastic waste per dog over a decade, and the multi-decade lifespan drastically reduces the carbon footprint compared to the disposable model.

• Approximately 8-10 million kiddie pools are sold annually for single-season use.
• One Dog One Bone's original pools have been in service for nearly 20 years.

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What’s next

One Dog One Bone's Dog Pools are available through the company's website and select retailers, providing pet owners with a reliable and sustainable cooling solution for their dogs.