This under-$50 pet cooling mat lowers the temperature by 7-9℃: 'My dog loves it'
Amazon reviewers call this pet cooling mat a "lifesaver" on scorching summer days — and it's on sale.
While double-digit temperatures can often be made better with pool days and ice cream, our furry friends don't cope as easily with the heat. Whether you're a pet parent to a short, medium or long-haired pooch, dogs are unable to sweat and, therefore, face a greater danger of overheating come summertime.
Luckily, there are a number of products designed to keep pets cool, including this Pet Cooling Mat from Amazon Canada. The waterproof and non-toxic mat features pressure-activated gel technology designed to cool your pet by 7-9 degrees. Is it worth your money? Check out the details below to decide for yourself.
Shop the pet cooling mat in four sizes.
How it works
Shinyee's cooling mat is waterproof, scratch-resistant, wear-resistant and, most importantly — non-toxic.
The mat features pressure-activated gel technology designed to cool your pet by 7-9 degrees by absorbing heat and providing a long-lasting cooling sensation.
It's padded for comfort and easy to travel with, so you can bring it to the campground, the beach and all your summer barbeques. The mat comes in four sizes for animals under 15kg to large 80kg pets and is easy to wipe down and clean.
What pet owners say
The Shinyee cooling mat has racked up nearly 800 reviews on Amazon Canada and a solid average rating of four stars.
Shoppers call the mat an absolute "lifesaver" for anyone — pet or person — who overheats.
Even though it's designed for pets, the mat "works perfectly to cool me down," writes one shopper. It "stays cool all night" and "well into the next day when I freeze it," they add.
Another reviewer says their two cats "actually use" the Shinyee cooling mat, even though they're picky with heating mats in the wintertime.
Shop the pet cooling mat in four sizes.
"My dog loves it," writes a third shopper, "like a duck to water."
While many reviewers promise the cooling mat is "worth the money," some warn it's "not for chewers."
It's "great if your dogs aren't chewers," notes the reviewer, but they "wish" it came with re-enforced corners as that "always seems to be the part to go."
Should you buy it?
The Shinyee Pet Cooling Mat has become a go-to buy for hundreds of Amazon shoppers looking to relieve their pets from the summer heat. With an average rating of four stars, fans of the cooling pad call it a "lifesaver" for overheating pups (and people). However, others note it's not as durable as listed, something to keep in mind when placing your order.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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