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The heatwave might be great news for us humans, but for our pets it can spell disaster if they’re not properly looked after. As well as making sure to only walk them in the cooler mornings and evenings and keep fresh water on hand at all times, we need to have a way of quickly reducing their body temperature when they get too hot.
One of the easiest ways to do that is with a cooling mat, which helps bring down and regulate their temperature with minimal effort. This Pecute Pet Cooling Mat comes in a range of sizes to suit all types and breeds of pets, with prices to suit all budgets.
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You can choose from blue or grey colourways, and there’s even options that come with a foldable pillow section, as well as extra large sizes big enough for both you and your pet to lie on. The Pecute Pet Cooling Mat is suitable for both cats and dogs, and is filled with a gel formula which helps cool them down as soon as they sit or lie on it.
View 4 ImagesYou can get the mats in large enough sizes for you and your pet to lie on it(Image: Amazon)
This means the Pecute Pet Cooling Mat is self activated, so you don’t need to constantly keep it wet or store it somewhere chilly. The gel immediately starts cooling as soon as the weight of your pet touches it, absorbing their heat and leaving them feeling cool and comfortable.
The mat itself is made from a thick, durable PVC material which is scratch and tear-resistant, so you don’t need to worry about their claws ripping it. It’s also easy to clean, with hairs brushing right off it and a simple damp cloth needed to wipe it down.
As you can pick up the Pecute Pet Cooling Mat on Amazon it can be delivered in just a couple of days. However if you want one urgently, the Manolyee Pet Cooling Mat can be delivered by tomorrow or even today depending on your location, so you can have it in time for the peak of the temperatures.
View 4 ImagesThe mats are great for cats and dogs(Image: Amazon)
You can also order this £10 Crufts Watermelon Cooling Mat at Dunelm, which you can have delivered or order for click and collect to pick it up in-store the same day depending on availability. Alternatively, Pets at Home stocks the Sunny Days Gingham Cooling Dog Crate Mat for £15 which sits in the bottom of a pet crate, keeping them cool and comfortable everywhere they prefer to lie.
However Amazon shoppers have raved about the Pecute Pet Cooling Mat . One said: “Cat loves it. It is quite small but he is a large cat. Would size up next time. It doesn’t feel cold but he seems to think it feels chill. His claws haven’t punctured it and he is a monster. Ease of use? It just sits there.”
Another wrote: “Instantly cooling for my 6 month old lab as you can see she made sure every part of her was lying against the mat. Nearly kept it myself to lie on in my bed it felt so good. Heavier than I thought it would be but folds up well. No need to freeze just fold it out and use. I got the XL which will be fine for her as she grows. Arrived earlier than expected and packaged well as always. May still buy another for my own use on hot nights.”
View 4 ImagesA cooling mat will help regulate their temperature instantly(Image: Getty Images)
It’s worth noting you should always keep an eye on your pet when they use the Pecute Pet Cooling Mat , especially if they’re prone to chewing. One person warned: “Thought it was brilliant until my pup chewed a small corner and a lot of oily substance came out. Therefore would not recommend.”
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But others loved it, saying: “We’ve been using this for a week now and the dog loves it, it does work and he feels noticeably cooler to the touch after lying on it – it’s really helped him through the recent heat spike. He’s had a little scratch and the material hasn’t torn or anything and remains strong, it seems to be pretty resistant and good quality at least so far.”