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

I'm so glad that I took a chance on this cooling mat. We got a new puppy (lab/G. Shepherd mix) and she runs hot and pants laboriously while sleeping indoors even at 73 F. She doubled her weight in one month (14 lbs to 30 lbs) and she seems to literally feel growing pain while I swear she looks bigger by each day. Being used to purchasing warming cushy mats for my other two older dogs, I never thought I'd need a cooling mat for our indoor dogs.Since the puppy refuses to use any pad that retains heat including carpet, opting for cooler tile/wood floor, I removed the kennel mat from her metal crate that she sleeps in at night. She slept a bit more comfortably on the bare crate plastic lining, but my husband and couldn't sleep for a week with the noise from the lining thumping and rattling with even with the slightest puppy movements.I noticed this mat under Amazon's Today's Deals one day, and immediately placed the order thinking it was a divine sign. After placing the impulsive order, I checked the reviews and almost cancelled the order due to some of the negative reviews, but decided to give it a try to save our sleep trusting the Amazon's return policy. The mat arrived quickly and it was unexpectedly heavy (around 8 lbs), but also unexpectedly thin at not even a quarter inch thick! It was quite warm from sitting outside on my porch on a hot day and I initially thought I was taken for a ride, but the mat actually cooled down very noticeably within 15 minutes.This mat was the answer and it works miraculously! Its weight spread over the crate plastic lining eliminated the thumping and rattling noise of the metal crate, and our puppy slept most comfortably I've seen that night! Even more drastically, we actually slept through the night and my husband complimented me for finding the product in a relief.I only use this mat for night time confinement while crate training. It would be foolish to confine a dog with anything destroy-able in a crate while she's alert and awake during the day. The lining isn't a cheap plastic, but rather more like a sturdy sheeny nylon fabric material that wipes up well. Once our pup gets older and still needs cooling, I'll simply stack the cooling mat on top of another mat if she starts to prefer some cushion.The only thing I could suggest to the manufacturer is to offer the product in more decor-friendly colors than the screaming electric blue. Other than that, I highly recommend this mat for any pup that runs hot with high metabolic growth rate or environmentally overheated.

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.

It was good the one day it lasted. My golden was able to put a hole in it so it’s not usable anymore. It did stay cool and looked to be made well.

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

Anyone who knows about Pugs knows that heat can literally be deadly for them because of their short nose. We keep our thermostat at 68 and use fans too but our upstairs still gets hot for him. So when I got a popup about this kind of product I immediately researched it on Amazon. After reading reviews I chose this one. What a miracle. Even though the technology doesn’t make sense to me and I was skeptical, it worked like a dream. It kept Jesse so cool that he actually moved off of it half way through the night because he was too cool! Amazing.