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 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.

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.

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!

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 didn't expect this to really work. I have an american bulldog that thinks she's a polar bear. She overheats very easily & will go right to this mat to cool down. It's very portable & I take it when we go anywhere so she has something cushioned to lay down on to help keep her cool. Sometimes I step on it when walking past & am surprised by how cold it is on my feet. It's ample size & feels soft & padded from the whatev is inside. It's very easy to clean which is great because my dog always goes straight to it every time she comes in from spending any amount of time in the backyard. If you have a dog that overheats or you just wanna keep them cool in the summertime, I HIGHLY recommend this. *My dog doesn't chew stuff up & isn't at all destructive but if yours does I would keep an eye & maybe only use when supervised because of the fill material inside of the mat.

Life saving cooling pad for my Mom's 14 year old outside cat. She is in a large catio due to her age versus coyotes. The temperature has been averaging 80 to 100°.If you follow the instructions they will stay cool for 3 hrs. plus as if she gets off it , it resets in 15 to 20 minutes just like they say. I bought a second one for the hot days. I usually change them out once a day when hot. And she sees the blue pad coming and gets right on it. One pad will not stay cool all day but Im retired and it works for me. Best thing no electric chord or freezing involved. Been using them for about a month and holding up well! Love them!

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.

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.

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.