If you’re looking for clever ways to keep your pets cool in the heatwave, Amazon’s cool mat for dogs has been praised for how well it keeps pets comfortable and how portable it is
We might all be pleased that summer has finally arrived in the UK, but our furry friends are often less than impressed with the soaring temperatures. It’s no secret that trying to keep your cats and dogs cool in the heat is key to keeping them safe and healthy, which is why we’re a big fan of Amazon’s Easy-Fold Cool Mat for Dogs, £21.99 here.
The foldable cool mat is a quick and easy way to help bring your pet’s body temperature down, and unlike other options such as fans or paddling pools, it’s easy to pack up and carry with you if you plan on taking your pet out for the day or have a staycation planned. The £22 Amazon mat is the perfect size for cats and dogs of all breeds and builds, measuring 90cm by 60cm which is ideal even for larger dog breeds.
The mat contains a cooling gel which not only creates a thick, fluffy bed for them to comfortably lie on, but also gives up to five hours of cooling for them. If you need even longer, you simply flip the mat over to get another five hours.
Made from a waterproof 300D rip-resistant Oxford fabric it’s designed to limit the risk of sharp claws ripping or puncturing it, and you can simply wipe it clean ready for its next use. Thanks to its handy fold-up design, you can also use it quite literally anywhere you and your pet might go this summer.
You can fold it to fit inside a crate or carrier, lay it out on the back seat of your car, on the floor at your local pub, or even on the grass whilst at the park. Plenty of shoppers have also been singing the mat’s praises calling it “brilliant” for keeping their dogs cool in the heat.
One wrote: Bumble is a double coated, 40kg alaskan Malamute. Even in winter, he runs on the warmer side. He is just over a year old and has always loved a cool mat. But he had out grown all of his others, so for his birthday we decided to buy him a bigger one. He absolutely loves it! He can stretch out and get the full benefit of being cool all over. It also folds up and is easy to take with us wherever we go. He lays on it all night and we don’t hear a peep out of him. I recommended it to a few people. It’s strong, comfy and easy to clean. Would definitely buy again.”
Another said: “One of my dogs struggles with the heat and some mats don’t cool very well. But this mat does the job well. Good cooling gel. Decent size. The folding helps to reduce size if needed. My dog also has a bad leg so the cooling helps the swelling. Would definitely recommend… and seller seems lovely. Bonus all round.”
Whilst a third added: “This is brilliant, we have a black rescue staffy who always has problems cooling off in the heat. We have had a couple of these in the past but this is by far the best. She doesn’t like the plastic so we put a thin sheet over it so now when she gets hot this is her go-to spot.”
If you’re looking for something extra to help keep your furry family member cool whilst on the move, this Petface 30cm Cooling Dog Coat, £10 here (was £14), is the perfect solution. To use it, all you need to do is pop the coat on your pooch and wet it with water. The technology will then keep the coat super cool for several hours – ideal for when you’re out on a walk and the temperature rises.
