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Dog & Puppy Cooling Mats & Beds products have an average rating of 4.3 / 5.0 from 98 reviews
Cooling Dog Beds
In Australia, during the warmer months, our pets can certainly feel the heat too! Pet Circle stocks a wide variety of cooling dog beds online, allowing your pet to feel cool and comfortable during those intense summer months.
Best cooling dog beds based on our customer reviews
All For Paws Chill Out Fresh Breeze Mat | Only had this for less than a week so far, my husky girl had a good sniff and scratch (and a little mouth) and then took to it like fish to water, normally I buy gel cool mats but they tear easily, impressed with this so going to buy a second one, would like to see an extra large size in the range, happy husky -MARIAN |
All For Paws Chill Out Always Cool Dog Mat | My Kerry Blue Terrier loves this mat. He loves it so much I bought a second one. It's cool on a warm day. He is a dog with a wool coat living in Sydney. The Cool Mat has changed his doggie life.- KERRIE |
Kazoo Daydream Designer Bed - Cafe Mocha | Very happy with this brand of bed! Strong and well made, my dog loves it!- PET OWNER |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do cooling beds work?
When dogs are too warm, they can use heat output methods such as evaporation, conduction, convection and radiation to cool down their bodies. Cooling beds rely on either conduction, which transfers heat to a cooler surface, and convection, which takes heat away through cooler air or water passing along their body. Dog cooling beds will often have a cool gel filling or designed for increased airflow through the bed. When the dog lays on the bed, the heat is transferred or carried away.
What can I do to keep my dog cool during summer?
- Temperature: be conscious of the temperature outside and avoid exercising or playing with your pet during the hottest parts of the day. Ensure plenty of shade and fresh water is available at all times.
- Coat and body condition: your dog may have a thick or long coat, which is like wearing a woolly jumper. This can affect your dog's ability to cool down, so consider a trip to the groomer. Be mindful that overweight pets find it more difficult to cool down and are more vulnerable to heat stroke.
- Walking and car safety: never walk your dog on hot paths or roads, this can result in severe burns on their paw pads. If you cannot hold your hand on the ground for 5 seconds comfortably, it is too hot to walk your dog. Never leave your dog alone in the car, even for a few minutes.
- Refreshments: Adding a few ice cubes to your dog's water bowl or dog ice blocks will help keep your pet cool. To make doggy ice blocks, simply place a liquid treat or wet food in a freezer-safe mould and add water. In a few hours, you will have ice blocks that your dog will find refreshing and delicious.
To find out more about keeping your pet safe this summer, read our articles on Heatstroke in pets and Get your pet summer ready
Author info: Dr Nicole du Plessis - Pet Circle In House Veterinarian