The Green Pet Shop Cool Pet Pad - Medium, Sage Grey - Self-Cooling, Pressure Activated Mat for Dogs & Cats from 21-45 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.

It's 112 degrees heat index in Florida and I don't like it for our 55 lb Goldendoodle. When looking for a way to keep my dod comfortable indoors, I spent hours researching different options before buying The Green Pet Shop Cool Pet Pad.I almost went with one of those popular water-filled mats (like the K&H Cool Bed), but the reviews concerned me—people complained about them being incredibly heavy to move once filled, prone to leaking on hardwood floors, and a breeding ground for internal mold. Next, I looked into fabric-based "ice tech" mats like Bedsure. While it's great that you can throw those straight into the washing machine, the actual cooling relief they offer is incredibly mild compared to a solid gel. 😊 What ultimately won me over to this pad is its pressure-activated gel technology. It delivers a night-and-day difference in actual temperature drop compared to fabric mats, but without any of the messy, high-maintenance hassle of water beds or the bulkiness of elevated cots. 🌟Why it stood out in my research: True Instant Chill: It requires zero prep work—no refrigeration, freezing, or filling. The second my dog lays down, the pressure triggers immediate, noticeable cooling. 🎯Effortless Reset: Once my dog gets up, the gel completely recharges itself in about 15 to 20 minutes on its own. Low Profile & Portable: Unlike bulky elevated mesh frames, this folds up flat instantly, making it so easy to throw in the car for trips.One important takeaway: While the nylon exterior is tough against normal nesting, it isn’t indestructible. If you have a pup that loves to heavily chew or destroy their bedding, you'll want to supervise them. After looking at everything else on the market, nothing matches the convenience and cooling power of this mat. It was easily the smartest choice for my dog.

I have two 11yr old corgis and they love a cold spot to rest. They absolutely love this mat and take turns on it. I love the sage color, it’s cold and durable and I can wipe it clean, I even have it slightly elevated on a double folded blanket for extra cushion and it still is so wonderfully cool! Easy to transport and put anywhere! I got the Large and it’s perfect size for my overstretching corgi dogs! So great! My only hangup is that my sweet blossoming seniors struggle with how slippery the mat is. I am going to install some sticker grips (just a few so slipping paws could grip) and I feel that will solve the problem for my pups. I will try and update if the grips work and still keep the mat in great condition. I’d love to see this on a future senior project of theirs! I bet many of us would, too!

I bought a sage green medium-sized one of these for my dog in May because he's of a winter breed and gets uncomfortable at any temp above 74*. It took him a while to get past the texture or something, but once he did he realized that it kept him cooler, and spends most of his time on it. I figured that if it helped this guy keep literally cool it'll help our friend's dog deal with the current dangerous heat wave we're having, so I bought a blue small-sized one for him. It took him even less time to adapt than my dog did, and not he spends most of his time on his pad. The gel works like magic. It's not magic, but it works like that. The gel absorbs heat from whatever touches it, then radiates that heat energy to the atmosphere when not in use. Basic physics, but clever application. It works well with bare human feet, too. My dog isn't huge, but is very heavy and has tiny feet (imagine a wild boar wearing a Rottweiler costume), and I was worried that his claws would damage the covering material, but nearly two months later his has no damage at all even though he pawed at it early on. Our friend's dog is only 25 pounds, but has daggers on his feet. So far no marks on his mat either. I considered getting an ice silk cooling pad, but chose gel because ice-silk material doesn't work as well on bodies with built-in insulation such as furry dogs, and it would have to be washed periodically. The fabric on these pads seems to fend off dirt well, and can be cleaned with a damp rag instead of a laundry machine. They are pretty expensive, but my dog is worth it.

We bought this cooling mat to use on our boat. It stays cool even on hot days out on the water, giving our dog a comfortable spot to lounge. He settles right down on it. It’s durable, easy to clean, and worth every penny for boat days or warm-weather travels. Highly recommend to any pet parents. Pros: Actually stays cool, perfect for travel and boat use, dogs love it. Cons: None—a must-have for warm weather

I have had this mat for a few weeks and wanted to give a review. I have an aging (15-year old) mixed terrier and started looking at ways I could help her with her osteoarthritis -- especially her back legs. Cooling pads came up in a search. So I bought this one and then was worried she wouldn't use it as we have a marble area in front of the fireplace that is very cool and where she usually sits (if not on the wooden floor). I directed her to the mat (which I now keep next to the fireplace) and she would sit on it. After maybe 1-2 days of redirecting her to the mat at times, she would electively choose to lie on it. I think it helps her with her condition. And it didn't take long for her to often choose to sit on the mat. So I'm very happy with the purchase. I held onto the box for a week just to make sure it was a good fit for her.

This pad worked fine keeping my dog cool. However, after only a few uses, I found a rip in it with the cooling gel pieces falling out. I am very disappointed in the quality of this product and it should be durable enough to hold up to a dog’s nails. I would not buy this pad again. It should come with a patch repair kit.

My 80-pound heeler mix absolute love his cooling pad. It's heavy, so it tends to stay put and not slide around too much. We put it at the foot of the bed. He gets so hot at night, especially during the summer, with his heavy coat and undercoat, so it's nice for him to have a cool place to rest that is his. When I first got the mat, I didn't know how it worked. The gel inside was squishy, but I didn't particularly feel any 'cooling' effect. Then I put it down on the floor and put my feet on it. It wasn't long before I could feel exactly what the mat does--it not only began to feel cool to my feet where they touched it, but it literally felt like the mat was pulling the heat out of my feet. We played with it for a while. If you lay on it in one spot for some time, it does eventually get warm, but just roll over to another spot and it's all cool again, and usually the warm spot is cool by the time the new spot gets warm. You can feel the warm on the bottom after you've been touching it for a while. To reset it, all the doggie has to do is just get off of it for a while and let it get back to normal room temperature. but even when it's not 'cooling' as much as when it's full 'charged', it's still a good, soft mat for the dog to lay on. The one and only downside we had is that we also have cats who like to claw--do NOT let your cat puncture this mat. It will leak some of the gel and it won't work any more. However, it DOES work with a cover on it. So we made our own cover with an old sheet, like a pillow case for it, and put it over it, and haven't had a problem since. Cleaning the mat is as easy as wiping it with a sponge or cloth. The one time it got really dirty from muddy feet, we just took it outside and hosed it off and let it dry. We've used it outside on the back porch when we were swimming to let Jake the Dog cool off while he was drying off from the swim and we've used it indoors as his mat to sleep on at night. He seems to really love it. At one point, he even dragged it into the living room so he could lay on it in there, but we had to tell him to stop doing that. I'm considering getting another one for him in the living room, since he loves it so much! I'd love a possible cover for it, a lightweight one like a pillow case, if the company would make one to fit it. And I wouldn't mind a size larger than the large one... Jake is an 80-85 pound dog, and he fits on it, but when he sprawls out, his paws aren't on it still, and that's where a dog 'cools' considerably... a larger mat where he could sprawl out and still be on the mat completely would be nice for outdoors.

Die Matte kühlt für einige Zeit, das ist schon mal gut. Ich habe die extra große für unseren Landseer bestellt und der hat viel Körper, somit erwärmt sie sich schneller. Für kurzhaarige Hunde evtl besser geeignet. Ansonsten bin ich sehr enttäuscht über die Qualität. Das Saumband löst sich ab und es entstehen Blasen auf der Matte. Preis / Leistungsverhältnis stimmt nicht. Leider, man merkt das erst nach etwas Gebrauch. Ich hab die Matte jetzt ca. 2 Monate.

+ pretty lightweight - Doesn’t stay cold for long

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Good quality. My dog liked it very much.

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