Stop pets overheating while the UK weather heats up with cooling mats for cats and dogs

Your pooch or kitty can chill out in complete comfort on the All For Paws Chill Out Fresh Breeze Cooling Dog Mat. The mat features has a plastic noodle filling that allows air to flow through, making it a super chilled place for pets to unwind. When it comes to keeping it clean, you can remove the zip-fastened cover and pop it in the washing machine on a cold cycle.

A customer comments that this cooling mat was a benefit to their pets during a heatwave. It differs from a hard gel mat, as it's packed with plastic fibres that keeps the air flowing under your pet. It's both supportive and springy. The medium size mat is 75 x 50 x 6cm. Small, medium and large All For Paws cooling mats are available online.

This Pecute Dog Cooling Mat is long-lasting, high-quality and waterproof. It can be rolled up easily, so it's ideal for travelling or for storing. The cooling pad is activated by your cat or dog when it lays down. It absorbs their body heat to keep them from overheating. To clean the mat, all you need to do is spray it with a bit of water and wipe.

Customers praise this cooling mat for its effectiveness. It's durable too, being puncture-proof to claws. In comparison to other mats, customers say this product is far more robust, whilst other mats have been ripped or scratched.

Critical reviews say that their pet didn't take to a cooling mat and preferred the floor. Others thought the sizing was a bit off. So do note the dimensions before buying. Some customers felt their medium size dog needed the large mat.

Petcute caters for dogs of all sizes with their range of mats. This Amazon's Choice recommend brand has over 16,000 reviews rating Pecute pet products 4.3 out of 5.

This Volwco Dog Cooling Mat Pad can be used in your pet's bed. The mat's subtle design makes it a bit easier on the eye than some other gel beds on the market. Made from fabric, it’s harder to destroy than other materials. Also, it’s washing machine friendly, so dirt and wear can be washed off with no problems.

Customers like that this is a lightweight mat that can slip into a dog crate or bed. It's a good option if you're travelling with a pet in hot weather. The mat is 100 x 70cm so it's suitable for larger dogs.

Some reviews comment that the mat wasn't durable enough to withstand clawing and some comment that they didn't find the mat overly effective. But, if you're looking for a cooling mat that won't take up too much space in a crate, it's a slim and lightweight solution.

This fabric PawHut Portable Elevated Pet Bed has a raised design that increases the airflow around your pet. This allows them to cool down when relaxing or sleeping both inside and outside. It keeps them off hot tiled floors and patio slabs. In addition, the raised bed is foldable, portable, and lightweight, so you can easily take it on trips with you. It can support pets weighing up to 31.8kg.

Customers comment that there's two benefits to this elevated bed, in that the air flow keeps pets cool in hot weather and keeps them off cold floors in winter. The material is easy to wipe and the frame can be dimantled so it's practical and easy to transport.

Do bear in mind that the large size pet bed is suitable for medium size dogs, unfortunately there isn't a next size up. Customers would love it if there was.

If you know your dog or cat prefers a bed versus a mat, then this Scruffs Cool Bed has all the qualities of a cooling mat but the appearance of a bed. It has a foam base for extra comfort and support, along with breathable mesh for better air flow. The inner self-cooling mat is hard-wearing, non-toxic and offers a temperature that is typically 5-10°C cooler than room temperature.

Available in medium, large and extra large this cool bed has the benefit of a comfy raised edge so pets can feel safe and snuggly. Reviews indicate that the sizing is small, therefore it's best to buy the larger size. Also, the inner cooling mat can get a bit scrunched up inside so it will need shaking out.

Our review by Senior Writer Rosie Floyd & her Yorkshire Terrier, Gina: "What I like most about this Scruff option is that it’s more of a bed than a mat. Gina loves to curl up and getting snuggly no matter what time of year, so she doesn’t typically like the cooling mats as they’re not as cosy to her. With the Scuffs bed, she has the option of curling up and getting comfy and I’ve got the peace of mind that she’s not going to overheat while doing so in the summer months as it’s very breathable, thanks to the mesh-like design. Gina particularly likes resting her head on the padded edges, partly because it’s comfy but mostly because she’s nosey and doesn’t like feeling left out of what’s going on around her.”

Scruffs Self-Cooling Dog Mat is designed to provide much-needed cooling relief to your pet on those hot summer days. Designed to be 5-10°C cooler than room temperature, there's no need to pop it in the fridge or freezer, it just needs to be sat unused for around an hour to reset the cooling properties. According to reviews, this mat is more rigid than some other mats on the market, and it folds away quickly and neatly.

This popular brand has over 1,200 reviews on Amazon, rating their products 4.3 out of 5. Customers praise that this mat can be used inside and outdoors. It's easy to clean and provides effective cooling for pets. Use it for car journeys or simply for giving pets a respite from hot weather.

Be aware that some customers comment that this mat contains a cooling gel, so it's not ideal if you have a pet that chews as this can cause the substance to leak.

If you are looking for an inexpensive option to try with your pet, then this Mega Jumble Self Cooling Pet Mat will work nicely. Activated by weight or pressure, this mat cools as your pets move around. A customer comments that the mat was effective at keeping their long-haired cat cool in hot weather. The self cooling mat works, but some customers say it's unsuitable for pets that chew as it contains a cooling gel.

Otherwise, it's ideal for slipping into a pet's bed or crate. As well as dealing with the heat, it has applications for soothing pets with skin allergies or after surgery.

Another budget option is this Smart Choice Pet Cooling Mat. If you're worried about puppies and kittens getting too hot and overheating, or other smaller dogs and cats, this small mat is ideal. It's well-designed, water-resistant, robust and cools down quickly. It can be used both at home and away in crates, kennels or cars.

Customers say it's ideal for cats and toy dogs, providing effective cooling that the pets really seem to enjoy… even the owners are using the mat to cool down in hot weather!

Once again, this is not the mat for pets that chew, as it contains a cooling gel. Otherwise, this is a budget-friendly and practical option designed for small pets.