Cooling Mat for Dogs, Pet Cooling Mat Non-Toxic Gel Self Cooling Pad for Dogs and Cats, Pet Cool Mat Dog Cool Pad for Crates, Kennels and Beds Perfect for Hot Summer Days, Large (90 * 50CM)

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Sometimes it will take some time for your dog to figure out the purpose of the cooling mat, but many dogs will love them once they do. JustAnswer is the best way to get expertise on-demand from doctors, lawyers, vets, mechanics and more. The Veterinary Poisons Information Service is a 24-hour telephone emergency service providing information on the management of poisoning in animals. Whilst Banjo refused to lie on the cooing mat opting for the grass instead, Indy took time out of her busy day of exploring the garden to help test the Crufts Cooling mat.

Best of all, the Chillz cooling mat for dogs and cats doesn’t require any electricity or refrigeration to keep your pets cool. That might not matter much with smaller mats but with the larger sizes we noticed it meant the dog got better support from the gel, with it having less room to migrate out from beneath them. They kept him overnight in ICU, the seizures still wouldn't stop so they gave him some anesthesia and a breathing tube.They can help an overheated dog seek a cool spot and regulate their body temperature faster than laying on a warm dog bed or carpet. Good news for big dog owners – Scruffs have an X-large size available for plus-size pooches or those that like to share. I prefer the gel cooling pads because they’re more portable and super easy to fold up and take with you or move from inside to outside without struggling.

When not designing, you can find me spending time with dogs, volunteering at local animal shelters, and sharing her knowledge and love for pets on her blog.Could this be that with the softer material, there isn’t enough pressure between the mat and Mely’s weight for it to work as well? If you don’t want to spend money on a cooling mat without knowing if it will work for your dog, you can try to improvise with a cold towel first. For daily use, most cooling pads will continue to cool for about 4 to 6 hours but this all depends on the type of cooling mat you have, what it is made out of and where it is being used. If your dog experiences any signs of irritation or discomfort after coming into contact with a dog cooling mat, you should discontinue use and consult with your veterinarian. Once your dog has been on the cooling mat a few times and has figured out that it’s a cold surface, they might choose to lie on it anytime they’re feeling hot to help them cool down.