A dog that stuck out his tongue and breathes heavily is a very common summer phenomenon that causes people to have either a smirk or even indifference. In fact, this picture is a consequence of the complex physiological processes that occur in the body of the animal under the influence of heat. This is what makes it necessary to purchase a cooling mat for dogs.
The fact is that on the body of a barking pet there are practically no sweat glands that could help the body cool down and come back to normal. The only body that "saves" the dog from the heat, is the language. That's why the animal often breathes, opening its mouth.
Cooling mats for animals is a modern device that will greatly facilitate the life of the pet during the summer heat and help to cope with fever.
What is a dog rug with a cooling effect?
This device has the appearance of a usual litter of standard sizes, which is filled with special granules. The upper fabric is very dense and has a natural origin, which prevents damage to the product by an excessively curious pet.
The principle of the cooling gel mat for dogs is as follows: inside each device are special polymer pellets, which are created thanks to the latest technology. Once the product is placed in cold water, they begin to absorb moisture and increase in size, swelling to such an extent until they fill all the interior space of the rug. By the time the whole process takes about an hour, after which you can start using it. There is a possibility to see with your own eyes how an interlayer intended for prolonged storage of coolness will increase, which will gradually be given to the animal suffering from heat. This effect lasts from 1 to 3 days, depending on the quality of the product, the size of the interlayer, the temperature of the environment, and so on.
As necessary, you can "replenish" the moisture reserves and, accordingly, cool. For this, you need to pour the rug with cold water from the tap or bottle. The latter is especially convenient if the animal travels together with the owners in a car or train. This will make the transportation process convenient not only for the dog, but also for its owners.
There is a large range of such adaptations, designed for the dimensions of the pet and the financial capabilities of the client. So, for example, especially popular are gel dog rugs, which can be held for a certain time in the refrigerator, but not a freezer, and they will provide coolness to the pet for up to 6 hours. This, the so-called "marching variant" has certain shortcomings, namely:
- small sizes;
- short term;
- unhygienic application.
The special value of such a device is that it can be used almost everywhere, since the mat is very light and compact. This makes it possible to take it with you when traveling or forays into nature. Also, the cooling mat, properly sized,
The hygienic side of the issue deserves attention. Cover rugs, made of nylon or other natural material, very easily and quickly erased or simply washed with a sponge.
The cost of a cooling mat depends on many aspects, such as: size, filling, principle of operation, color and outer fabric, manufacturer and much more. This makes it possible to purchase such a useful accessory for your pet based on personal abilities and preferences.