Arf Pets Dog Cooling Mat 23” x 35” Pad for Kennels, Crates, Beds, Non-Toxic, Durable Solid Self Cooling Gel No Refrigeration or Electricity Needed

This pad works as advertised. It is cool to the touch and sufficiently thick to provide a comfortable sleeping and resting surface. I purchased it to put in my dog's travel crate in my Suburban to help cool her down after exercising in hot weather. During late July 2025 she spent 10 days at a boarding kennel in New England. because she enjoys the pad so much traveling I left it for her to use at the kennel. The kennel owner said Maisie slept and rested on. She was very impressed with the cooling-effect of the pad. Maisie enjoys the pad so much that I purchased a second pad to keep in the house. Given her much Maisie enjoys the pad I think it's a very good value and am very pleased with it.

I have not used this mat for the purpose I bought it for as yet. However, I have used it in ways that I never thought of, and it works perfectly. After our morning walk, we live in Florida, my little yorkie mix is always panting. I put this on the chair that she normally sits in, and she jumps up and lies on it after having a drink. It seems to cool her down in minutes. The most surprising thing though, was, I put it in her car seat to take her to the vet. She normally starts panting within a couple of minutes. She did not pant at all on our journey this time. Will it work at the soccer field? I don't know, I hope so, but even if it doesn't, I am very happy with how I use it and how quickly it cools her down. Well, I took it to the soccer tournament at the weekend. I didn't take my dog; it was way too hot and humid. However, it worked great as a cushion on the hot bleachers.

I got this mat for an aging pug with a bum ticker and a double fuzzy coat - he is hot all the time and often sleeps on our hardwood floor in the dimmest part of the house just to stay cool. I bought this mat to keep in a more communal area where he can actually see the rest of the family and socialize instead of removing himself to his "chamber" - so far he has used it a few times but it isn't something that he's gravitating to, nor do my other pugs with shorter hair seem that interested. Not sure if it's the cooling effect itself or the thinness of the mat or what - I can't exactly ask them - but they just haven't taken to it. When I do find one using it they seem comfortable enough so I'm not sure what the problem is. Size-wise it's good - my old guy can sprawl all the way out and have his whole body on the mat, and two of them can belly-sleep side by side and still be on the mat. (I have been blessed with overly large pugs, too - tall and heavy, about 28 lbs each, which is huge for the breed.) The mat definitely starts to cool right away; I can feel it when I step on it barefooted. Overall the product is good and works as intended , I apparently just have defective dogs who don't appreciate it. :/

My little dogs love to lay on this mat in front of the fan after being outside! In the mid-west heat..it doesn’t take long to get too hot! This is nice & cool! Their first stop after going on their afternoon cruise!

My Doberman, who never seems bothered by heat, hit a wall this summer. Panting, pacing, flopping off his plush bed like, “I’m DONE.” So I got him this Arf Pets Cooling Mat—and let me tell you, it’s been a lifesaver (for both of us).Real Talk:He’s picky. Like, “sniff it for 5 minutes before deciding if it’s worthy” picky. But the moment he rolled onto this cooling mat? He stayed there. For hours. No water, no freezing, no setup—just instant relief.Cooling Performance:It’s pressure-activated, so the second he lays down, the chill kicks in. Stays cool for a few hours, resets on its own when he gets up. No damp spots, no weird smells. It just works—quietly and consistently.Perfect Companion to His Plush Bed:He still loves his cozy, cushy bed, but when he gets overheated and flops off onto the floor? This cooling mat is right there. Now he alternates between the two like he’s running his own spa rotation. 🐾🛏️❄️Material & Size:The 27” x 43” size is ideal—gives him space to stretch out but still fits neatly next to his regular bed or inside the crate. Durable, wipe-clean surface that doesn’t crinkle loudly or slip. And it holds up great, even when he does that little pre-nap spin and dig routine.Travel-Friendly:We take it in the car, on patio days, even to vet visits. It folds up easily and weighs next to nothing, so it’s become part of our summer essentials.Value:For the price? Absolutely worth it. Especially when I see how much more relaxed he is. No more restlessly shifting around trying to cool off. Just calm, chilled-out Doberman vibes.Verdict:This summer has been brutal, and this mat is the cool-down he didn’t know he needed. If your pup is struggling with the heat—even if they usually don’t—this is the fix. Arf Pets, you’ve earned your spot on our short list of forever products.#AmazonFinds #DobermanLife #TooHotToHandle #CoolingMatWin #ArfPets #DogParentApproved #SummerPetEssentials #HeatWaveHelper #VineVoiceInTraining #StayCoolStayHappy #DogComfortGoals #DogSpaVibes #PetCareUpgrade

The cooling feature definitely works. The quality isn't terrible however, I think it could be more durable. My Beagle doesn't chew on a lot of things but this is one she went crazy about and it was destroyed in a few minutes. Personally, I think it should be made more durable since it is for dogs.