Cooling Pet Bed with Pillow - Self-Chilling, 40x60cm

Dogs cool themselves by panting and through their paws. That's the whole system, and in a South African summer it isn't enough — which is why they go looking for the tiled floor.

This is a cooling pad with a raised pillow along one edge, so they get the cold surface for their body and something soft for their head. Most cooling mats are a flat sheet a dog will lie beside rather than on; the pillow is what makes them settle properly.

How it works

• Pressure-activated gel - no power, no freezer, no water to fill
• Recharges itself after 15-20 minutes with nothing on it
• Breathable printed cover, washable
• Lies flat on the floor, in a crate, or on a sofa

Heat matters more than people think

Heatstroke in dogs can turn serious within an hour, and flat-faced breeds struggle long before other dogs show any sign. If your dog is seeking out cold surfaces, that's the signal.

40x60cm, grey. Suits cats and small to medium dogs; measure your dog lying stretched out before choosing.