You just put them down and let your dog lie on them – the suface should be refreshingly cold to them.

You usually have to soak them before use so you wouldn’t really want your dog mooching round the house in it, getting everything damp. The advantage of a Water-Filled Mat is that they are often the safest and the most affordable option. It is recommended that you replace your dog’s cooling mat every year or as needed if it becomes damaged or torn. If that’s not an option or if you’re worried about your dog chewing on the cooling mat, you can also give your dog a wet blanket or towel at night.

The pads do not generally contain toxic components though if large pieces of the nylon cover are ingested, these could cause a blockage in the gastrointestinal tract. Water filled mats on the other hand are essentially mats filled with ice packs which provides your dog a cold surface to lie on.

We really liked the mesh look of the Kurgo cooling vest – it looked and felt like a premium product, with tough stitching, heavy duty zips and wide webbing straps.I say invest because if you have a big dog like me, it can be a costly but good investment at first. However, if you have a dog with sensitive skin or a history of skin allergies, you may want to consult with your veterinarian before using a cooling mat. The fabric material of the mat itself is very soft and we were rather sceptical as to whether the cold would reach the dog through the quite thick fabric.

While it's designed to work on all types of surfaces and dog beds, the pad is NOT recommended for use in direct sunlight or hot air, as the technology works by absorbing heat from the highest heat source. Since 2003, we’ve helped more than 9 million people in 196 countries and have an A+ rating with BBB and a 9. The Rosewood Chillax Cool Pad starts working once your dog applies their weight and pressure to the mat. The gel in the cooling mats we tested was either polyurethane or a water-based gel, neither of which are toxic. The Velcro’s easy to use but we would have preferred something longer lasting as it’s already full of hair!Our revolutionary cooling pad for dogs and cats is the perfect solution for helping your pet cool down after spending a day out in the sun, as well. His suspicious and paranoid temperament is perfect for putting products through the ‘is this too weird/scary to allow within 10 paces’ test. Once it was soaked and wrung out, the cost felt a little less stiff and moulded to Ava’s shape better. In this article, we will explore this topic in depth to provide pet owners with the information they need to make an informed decision.