Just chilling!
THIS summer Barge Beagle has been keeping cool with the aid of a cooling mat.
There are many different types and designs of these available on the market, some of which require placing in the freezer or refrigerator before use. However, the PawPride cooling mat is activated by your dog’s weight so there is no need to plan ahead, your pooch can simply flop out on the mat whenever he likes and be instantly provided with up to four hours of blissful coolness.
The cooling gel inside the mat is non-toxic but not all cooling mats are the same. When considering a purchase, bear this in mind – especially if your dog is a chewer! The bluecoloured outer nylon covering can be easily wiped clean with a warm cloth and the mat folds up neatly into quite a small size. This makes it ideal for boating dogs (and their humans – great for cooling down hot feet!) when stowing space is at a premium.
The cooling mat can be used both inside and out and your dog will quickly come to realise that lying on it provides relief in hot weather. If your dog has been crate trained the cooling mat will slide directly inside and, on the hottest of days, consider covering the crate with a cloth or blanket to stop any penetrating sunlight to create a personal chillout zone for your dog.
The PawPride cooling mat comes in sizes small (£ 18.99) to extralarge (£29.99). Barge Beagle, considered a medium-sized dog, has a large version but this is rather short to accommodate his complete body length – so becoming handy with a tape measure before ordering is recommended!
The PawPride range of cooling mats is available from Amazon and pet stores.