Best cooling mats for dogs to help your canine stay cool in warm weather

Made from a high-quality and tough outer material that is easily rolled up, the Pecute Dog Cooling Mat is ideal for use at home but is also a great option for when you're travelling with your pet. It's filled with a non-toxic gel so it doesn't require refrigeration or dunking in water to activate the cooling technology and it contains a soft 8mm sponge layer to cushion their body as they relax.

With over 16,000 reviews on Amazon, It's a popular choice with other pet owners stating that it works well to keep their pups cool as it's cool to the touch. Opinions are mixed on the durability as some reviewers found their pooch was able to cause damage with their nails and teeth but others felt it was made from a very durable material and that it is well made.

Made for chilling out in every sense of the phrase, the Scruffs Cool Bed is just what your hound needs when they're trying to snooze in the heat. It has a foam base for enhanced comfort and support with a breathable mesh on top for improved airflow around your pooch as they sleep. Lying on this bed is typically five-10 degrees cooler than room temperature.

We appreciate the slightly padded sides, which provide a comfortable spot for your dog to rest their head, as demonstrated by Gina for Take a Break Pets below. The cooling mat is designed to stay cool for an hour at a time. While this might not seem very long, it only needs a brief break to allow the cooling technology to reactivate.

Looking for a tough self-cooling mat for your dog? We'd recommend this Scruffs Self-Cooling Mat. It's made using a durable material and can be used by simply placing it on the floor, placing it in their pet bed or in a crate or cage to keep them cool while travelling. Just like the other option from Scruffs above, the non-toxic gel inside helps to make the mat between five and 10 degrees cooler than room temperature.

Some cool mats for dogs require popping in the fridge or freezer or dunking in water to activate - not the Scruffs Self Cooling Mat! It activates by your pup lying on it. Customers appreciate the levels of coolness and comfort this mat provides their pooch, saying it offers great value for money, but some wish it didn't take an hour to reset the cooling technology after it's warmed up.

There will be no hot dogs around when using the Aqua Coolkeeper Pet Cooling Mat during the summer, just cool canines. Inside each square of this mat is Hydroquartz gel that is designed to absorb your dog’s body heat to provide cooling relief through evaporation. It also has a super stylish red paisley print thorough, which we LOVE.

Senior Home & Pets Writer Rosie Floyd tested this mat with her three dogs, Gina, Barney & Bella. All three dogs took turns to seek out cooling relief from the sunshine after a run around in the garden and although it’s available in one size, a Yorkshire Terrier cross, Cockapoo and Labrador Retriever cross all were able to make the most of it without being left out. The mat has Velcro in the middle so you could use this as two separate smaller mats for smaller dogs or one big one. We did need to dunk this in water before the dogs could lay on it to activate the cooling gel but it does have good absorption qualities as it didn’t get us or our dogs wet despite it being soaked in water.

A cooling mattress that is designed to allow air to flow through is just what your pooch needs when they want to take naps in the sunshine. The All For Paws Chill Out Cooling Dog Mat is made with a springy padded mattress that is comfy as well as refreshing for your furry friend to lie on.

If you're using this cooling mat outside or your hound hops on for a snooze after going out for a toilet trip, it may soon get dirty but as the zip-fastened cover can easily be removed and machine-washed in cold water, it'll soon be looking as good as new again. Only available in a size medium, this could be too big or too small depending on the size of your dog so be sure to check out the dimensions to see if it's the right fit for your hound.

How fun is this Sunny Daze Round Printed Cooling Mat for Dogs from Pets At Home? We love the cute strawberry print. The ideal size for small dogs, all you need to do is unfold in a shady spot and the mat will be ready for your pooch to chill out on.

The gel inside is activated by your pooch simply sitting on it, so it's ideal for use when you and your dog want to spend some quality time together in the garden. There's no removable cover on this one so when you need to give it spruce up, it's wipe clean only.

Looking for a mat that your dog can use for long periods of time? Check out the Rosewood Chillax Cool Pad. It's designed to be cooler than the surrounding temperature for up to three to four hours of constant use and automatically recharges as your dog moves about as it's activated by weight and pressure.

Some reviews mention this mat was smaller than expected so reviewers suggest this may not be the right mat for large or giant breeds, but there was ample room for small and medium hounds to lie down. They also mention it's simple yet effective and did a good job at helping their pup to keep their cool.

The design of the Volwco Dog Cooling Mat Pad means that it won't look out of place in your pup's dog bed, draped across your sofa or tucked up inside a dog crate. Made from a soft, lightweight fabric, you can easily move it from room-to-room and from inside the house to out in the garden depending on what your pooch feels like.

Unlike some of the other dog cooling mats on our list, it's only available in one size so may be too big or too small for some dog breeds so make sure you check the dimensions before you order. Despite only being available in one size, customers online have found it's the perfect fit for their dog's crate or bed and like that it's made from a lightweight fabric.