Self-Cooling Gel Mat for Dogs, Waterproof with Non-Slip Base

This cooling mat is a flat pad with a solid gel layer inside, meant to give your pet a cooler place to lie down on warm days. There is nothing to chill or fill first: unroll it, lay it where your pet likes to rest and let them settle. The top wipes clean, and the underside has anti-slip silicone dots so the mat stays put on tile, wood or a crate floor.

It comes in two sizes. The medium measures 19.7 x 25.6 in (50 x 65 cm) and is pitched at cats and smaller dogs such as French bulldogs, beagles and corgis. The large measures 21.7 x 31.5 in (55 x 80 cm) and is pitched at bigger dogs such as German shepherds, Labradors and golden retrievers. Both are about 0.8 in (2 cm) thick, and sizes can vary by roughly 0.8 in. Measure your pet stretched out before choosing, because a long dog will hang over the edge of the medium.

Since the gel is solid, a new mat may arrive with creases from the packaging. Smooth them by hand or just use the mat for two or three days and they flatten out on their own. Keep it away from sharp claws and chewers, and wipe it down with a damp cloth when it needs cleaning.