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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Several hours later, we were at the emergency veterinary hospital because she began exhibiting strange behavior we later learned was a severe neurological reaction to a toxic substance.

It uses pressure-activated gel technology and keeps the body, air and mat for heat exchange and conduction, you can use it directly and don't need to put it in the refrigerator to cool down. I’ve been using cooling mats for my dogs for almost 9 years now so, let’s go over what they are and if you should invest in one for your dog. For example, if a dog chews or ingests the gel, it could cause gastrointestinal upset, including vomiting and diarrhea.These mats are filled with gel which absorbs your dog’s body heat when pressure (their weight) is applied to the mat. Amazingly fast, detailed and knowledgeable answers solved all of questions I had, and some questions I didn't even know I had. If you use this outside for your dog during a sunny day the maximum time it stays cool for is 2 hours. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. If you suspect that your dog has ingested or come into contact with the gel, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.

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. While the gel is non-toxic, we always recommend taking your pet to the veterinarian if they ingest any part of the Cool Pet Pad. They can stay cooler for longer, but they can also be a health hazard to your dog if he chews on the mat and digests the gel. Despite that, it’s thin and the largest size available was a bit inadequate for a dog of Wallace’s stature.Dogs only have a small number of sweat glands located in the pads of their paws and the main way a dog regulates their body heat is by panting. I have been using various online services for a past 20 years, and I can't say that I had better experience ever before than I had with JustAnswer.

If that’s not enough, you can freeze water bottles that are filled with water, then wrap them in a dishtowel and put next to your dog at night. And, he said it was not the pad because he thinks it's non-toxic he printed out the advertisement for the cooling pad and showed me that it said non-toxic. It turns out the gel cooling pack stuff inside of the cooling pad has a lot of sodium, which can cause swelling on the brain, which can cause seizures, which Could have killed my dog.The 5 cooling mats the dogs at Benafim Shelter tested are: The Rosewood Chillax Cool Pad, the Petic Cooling Mat, the Crufts Self Cooling Gel Dog Mat, the World-Bio Pet Cooling Mat and the Iokheira Dog Cooling Mat.

Some will appreciate the relieve of a cooling mat on hot summer days, but other dogs may show no interest in them. 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.

Cooling mats have a gel layer inside and contain a polymer designed to radiate heat back into the air or floor surface to keep a pet cool. Cool mats, pads and beds are great to have about the house so your dog can lie on them anytime they’re feeling the heat. Wallace isn’t a chewer, but we reckon his Cockapoo housemate, Millie, would have made short work of the mat given half the chance. But it’s an expensive coat and we would have like to have seen a design that’s better tailored for smaller dogs and maybe a choice of colours to make it feel a little more premium.