The Green Pet Shop Cool Pet Pad - Extra Large, Blue - Self-Cooling, Pressure Activated Mat for Dogs & Cats from 80+ lbs - Non-Toxic Gel, No Water Needed

I am naturally sceptical of advertiser & seller claims for products, but thought we'd give one of these a try for our 13-year old "Half-scale Otter Hound" mutt, who has the same double-thick, oily coat of Otter Hounds and many other water dogs. He's always panting, particularly at night, and wanting to go outside several times a night, even in deep winter cold, to cool off, which is a pain for us, as he needs help getting back up the steps and into the house, due to arthritus. Additionally, he needs a soft dog bed to rest his painful joints, but the bed makes him heat up quickly, so he's continually moving to the bed, to a cool, hard floor, struggling to get up, and panting all the time. We got this cooling mat about a month ago, and he avoided it for the first 2 days, then settled onto it sometimes, and seemed OK with it. Around the 4th day, I moved it to his dog bed, and WOW-- what a change! No panting at all, he seeks it out every time he lays down, and obviously prefers it. Even more, he sleeps so much better, so that in the mornings, despite his tired, old joints giving him a lot of pain, he even RUNS around the yard, and RUNS to meet my wife when he wants to come back in. He plays more with our other 2 smaller dogs, and overall seems a LOT more comfortable and happy. The Green Pet Cooling Mat in his dog bed is HIS Spot, now, and he's learned on his own to get off for about half an hour to let it "re-charge", and then gets back on. I just now bought a 2nd mat of the same brand-- We plan to either put it on the floor or in one of the other dogs' beds--- They used to rotate beds a few times during the night, although these days, nobody else gets "his" bed with the cooling mat. I have heard the other dogs "digging"/"scratching" the fabric the middle of their beds sometimes, just like he used to also do, and I think it's an instinctual canine reactionj to being "too hot", i.e., "digging down to cooler soil", so we'll see how this goes. If it goes well, we'll probably order a Small cooling mat for our smallest dog. The mats seem quite durable, aren't nearly as heavy as some make them out to be (my wife has severe spinal stenosis and bad arthritus, and she said to leave word in this review that she has no problem at all handling them. My only regret is that we didnt get some of these years ago. A very good product, and it seems well-made, to last a very long time! FOLLOW UP, about a week after I posted this item, above: We received the 2nd cooling mat, and right away put it in the "medium-size" dog bed, normally preferred by our 3-year old Corgie-Lab mix. She avoided it the first day, although our "big" dog that we bought the first cooling mat for, went for it right away, switching back and forth from each cooling mat-equipped bed, as needed. The 2nd night, our Corgie-Lab mix finally discovered what it was all about, and now, if not sleeping on one of our laps, prefers to sleeping on "her" mat atop "her" dog bed. So, now I have 2 dogs that love these cooling mats. Our "little" dog, a Jack Russell-Shi Tzu mix has a thin coat, and thus looses body heat easily, but I suspect as summer comes on (this is 13 May), we might buy a another mat sized for her, as well. Suffice to say that our dogs seem to really like this product, and I can heartily recommend it. P.S.: When the dogs go out to the back yard, to chase squirrels, bark at passing dogs, or do other "Dog Stuff"-- I've learned that picking up each mat and holding it up vertically so that both sides get air helps cool it off quicker, so that even if they're outside for just a few minutes, they return to a cold mat. The original mat we got for our "big" (actually only 85 lbs) dog is still large enough for him to sleep on half of it, then roll over to the "cold half" for more comfortable sleep. Although he has still panted for short periods, at night on it lately, mostly he just dozes off and snores for hours at a time-- a refreshing change from having him panting and moving around restlessly all night before we got the mats. Some reviews of Dog Cooling Mats suggest putting the mat into the refrigerator, but I think that would be far too much cooling in a short time-- these things are cold to the touch when you pick them up-- and the object is to slowly draw off the dog's body heat without over-cooling it, and they do that very well. We're quite satisfied.

The Green Pet Shop Cool Pet Pad does exactly what it says and has been a great help keeping my dog comfortable on warm days. Instant Cooling, No Power Needed: I love that this pad activates automatically with pressure—no water, freezing, or electricity required. As soon as my dog lies on it, it starts cooling and provides noticeable relief from the heat. Comfortable & Convenient: The pad is soft and flexible, making it easy to place in a crate, on the floor, or on a dog bed. It’s lightweight and easy to move around the house or take along for travel. Works Well in Warm Weather: On hot days, this has been a go-to spot for my dog. They naturally choose it when they want to cool off, which tells me it really works. Important Note for Puppies/Chewers: If you have a puppy or a dog that likes to chew, be sure to supervise. Ours tried to chew the pad and exposed some of the gel inside. This isn’t a fault of the product—it’s doing its job—but it’s not meant to be a chew toy. Overall Impression: As a cooling mat, this works exactly as advertised and is a great option for helping pets stay cool and comfortable. With a little supervision for chewers, it’s an excellent product.

Great and really cool Our rough collie loves it. Easy to clean. Like that it folds well. We have another one we bought about 3months ago and only con is the internal cooling material is not as flat as it was.

My 11 year old dog takes a little longer to cool down after walks in the summer heat & usually heads for the corner on the hardwood floor or under the curtains. The mat is perfect for him to cuddle on the couch with me but still stay cool. I used it in the car but put a thin fleece blanket on top since the material is a little slippery. It worked like a charm. Seems like great quality & is soft when I’ve laid my legs on it. Seems waterproof, it’s flat within a day or so and there’s zero smell. Seems like it’s made to last. Kind of want one for me in the car to use too lol. The medium is perfect for my 22 lb Bichon mix

I have a stray Maine Coon-mix cat that likes to spend time on occasion in my garage. Given the hot weather, I felt the Green Pet Shop Cool Bed Pad would be a good choice to keep this kitty more comfortable. I liked the idea that it required no maintenance, and it would keep the cat cool in the Summer and warm in the Winter making this a pad that could be used year-round. The cat is a male weighing around 20lbs., so the medium size was the perfect choice. It appears durable, well-made and has some cushion. It has some weight, but not unusually heavy. This seems to keep the pad in place on the ground. My little friend took to it right away and slept on it most of the day. I am happy if kitty is happy! I am pleased with my purchase and recommend this pad for a cat or small dog.

Okay overall I love it, but I will say I think its just my dog, I dont think she uses it at all. It did come really quick though and it cools quickly too and doesn't take up to much room

I'm dealing with surgical menopause, and so far I haven't found anything that has really helped all that much. Until this. I was just in the middle of a hot flash and I put this behind my back when I sat on the couch -- I swear it helped almost immediately. Usually my hot flashes last a while, so I was pleasantly surprised it subsided so quickly. Now if they could only make clothing out of this stuff...

Purchased these for my cat carriers for trips to the vets on very hot days. The cats seem to realize what they are and I have discovered the boys sleeping on them when they are not in the carriers. A little pricey, but worth it for the peace of mind on these really hot days. We don't have AC, so these are great!

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i live in Manitoba Canada - where our winters dip down to -40 c quite often, as a result my dog has a nice winter coat from going in and outside. When she comes in she is cooking hot. This is finally the item i needed something so she bear to be inside for when it was not proper for me to send her outside. This allows her to cool off, recharge and play in the house just like she loves. I also foresee this being a great tool for summer dog trials. My dog is only 80lbs but i purchase this one and it seems to last approx 4.5hrs. I even tried it out and its amazing, not freezing just cools you off. She goes from a heavy pant with her tongue out to a lite pant in about 5 mins. It is taking some getting used to - I dont think she has completely grasped the idea yet. I have been taking her to the mat and commanding her to lay down. But she stays once there for hrs. Just working on her going there herself - I figure this will take a few days.

Good quality. My dog liked it very much.

It's a good product, good size for my dog.

Mi perrita siempre anda buscando cool spots y se duerme sobre esto. En el auto es maravilloso porque le da soporte y se mantiene fresca. No lo dejen en al Auto porque deja de funcionar. No es helado pero sí fresco y tengan cuidado que sus garras no lo penetren.