Unlike humans, dogs can’t sweat through their skin and so they rely on panting and releasing heat through their paw pads and nose to regulate their body temperature and keep cool, which isn’t very efficient. As a result, can suffer fatal heatstroke within minutes. Getting your dog a cooling bed can help reduce the risk of heat stroke and can make your dog a lot more comfortable in the hotter months. We review the best cooling dog beds for 2019…
Furhaven Cooling Gel Memory Foam Orthopedic Quilted Sofa-Style Couch Pet Bed
The Furhaven Quilted Sofa pet bed features a three-bolster design that gives your pup the flexibility to doze in a variety of positions. Invitingly cozy in form and function, the bed offers plenty of headrest space for high-loft comfort, as well as open corners for nestlers to burrow into. Your dog is going to love curling up and cuddling into this bed!
The gel-infused memory foam top contours to your pet’s unique form for better overall joint and muscle support, while pressure-activated microgel beads work to disperse heat away and keep your pet comfortably cool. The 100% recycled fluffy fill railings offer additional orthopedic aid for the neck and spine. The three-bolster design also makes the bed accessible for elderly and disabled pets.
K&H Pet Products Cool Bed III Cooling Dog Bed
The K&H Cool Bed wicks heat out of your pet and releases it into the air. The water-saturated Cool Core inside this dog cooling mat absorbs the heat produced by your pet and coverts it to room temperature. The difference created between the room temperature and the dog’s body temperature is how the Cool Bed III provides a cool, refreshing surface for your dog. If your home is 80°F, then the Cool Bed III is 22° cooler than your pet’s body temperature.
To activate the Cool Bed III simply add water, no tools needed. The more water used, the more cushioning and cooling capabilities the dog cooling mat will have. You can experiment for the optimal feel of the Cool Bed III and you only need to fill the bed once.
American Kennel Club Solid Reversible Cooling Mat
This mat is made of a durable, water-resistant design with a liquid cooling inner gel. It is double-sided and reversible and is great for crates or on top of your dog’s normal bed, as well as a stand-alone bed.
Pepperco Non-Toxic Pet Cooling Mat
This bed offers instant pressure activated cooling without the need for any pre-chilling or to be filled with water prior to use. This cooling dog bed absorbs body heat and helps to prevent overheating and is guaranteed to contain non-toxic gel filling, covered with tough scratch resistant 580D Nylon.
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