After testing these Medline underpads for both elderly care and my senior dog, here's the real tea: they're a mixed bag. The 23x36" size is legit versatile—I’ve used them under bedsheets, as a puppy pad, and even during diaper changes. The blue poly backing *does* stay put (no slip-and-slide disasters), and the pack of 50 is crazy space-efficient.

But let’s talk absorbency. For light leaks? Perfect—urine dries fast without seeping through (my dog’s 18lbs, and the floor stayed bone-dry). Heavy wetters or big dogs? Nope. One reviewer’s 11lb puppy had pee seepage that left paw prints everywhere—these pads are thinner than a TikTok attention span. Pro tip: Double-layer them for overnight use.

The packaging frustrates me though. They’re vacuum-sealed into pancake-flat bricks, so unfolding one in a hurry feels like wrestling cling wrap. And that "soft top sheet"? It’s decent for sensitive skin but tears if your pet digs at it (RIP to the pad my terrier murdered in 5 seconds).

Final verdict: At this price, they’re stellar for light-duty use (travel, small pets, occasional spills), but if you need heavy absorbency, spring for quilted pads. Bonus: Zero odor—my nose thanks you, Medline.