Cooling Pet Mat for Dogs & Cats

Summer pet beds often fail in a very ordinary way: they hold warmth after the first nap. A cooling mat does not need to be bulky to be useful; it needs a surface that feels cooler to the touch, enough padding to lie on, and a shape that can move around the house without becoming a second piece of furniture.

This mat is a thin quilted cooling layer for dogs and cats who already have favorite resting spots. Use it on the floor, sofa, inside a crate, or on a car seat when your pet needs a cooler surface rather than a full bed.

What's included

• One rectangular cooling pet mat in your selected color and size.
• Quilted top surface with light edge binding.
• Anti-slip underside for smoother floors and crate bases.

Why the fabric feels cooler

The top layer uses cooling fibers with a Q-Max value above 0.5, which means the surface draws heat away from skin and fur more quickly than ordinary fabric. It is not an ice pack and it does not require refrigeration. The useful part is the first-contact feel: a cooler place for a dog or cat to settle during warm rooms, post-walk rest, crate time, or car rides.

Materials and build

• Top: smooth cooling fabric with soft quilted padding.
• Back: anti-slip dotted underside.
• Shape: rectangular mat with rounded corners and light binding.
• Care: machine-washable design for routine cleaning.

Sizing — measure the resting space first

Measure the crate, sofa spot, car seat, or floor area where the mat will sit. If your pet stretches out, size up rather than matching body length exactly.

• S: 18 x 24 in / 45.7 x 61.0 cm; suggested weight up to 15 lb / 6.8 kg.
• M: 21 x 29 in / 53.3 x 73.7 cm; suggested weight 15-25 lb / 6.8-11.3 kg.
• L: 23 x 35 in / 58.4 x 88.9 cm; suggested weight 25-50 lb / 11.3-22.7 kg.
• XL: 28 x 41 in / 71.1 x 104.1 cm; suggested weight 50-80 lb / 22.7-36.3 kg.
• XXL: 30 x 48 in / 76.2 x 121.9 cm; suggested weight 80+ lb / 36.3+ kg.

For crates, check the inside floor measurement before ordering; crate labels are not always the same as usable interior space.

When this isn't the right mat

Skip this if your pet needs neck support or raised sides to settle. A bolstered option like the Big-Eye Monster Cooling Pet Mat with L-Bolster Pillow will suit those sleepers better. If your pet prefers cave-style beds or plush winter padding, browse the broader Beds collection instead.

Care

Machine wash on a gentle cycle and air dry fully before reuse. Avoid bleach, high heat, and fabric softener, which can affect the cooling hand-feel and the anti-slip backing.

For more warm-weather rest options, see the full pet beds collection.