Bedsure
Bedsure ArcticMax Cooling Mat for Large Dogs, 41 x 28 in
A thin, gel-free cool-touch fabric mat that is machine washable and has a non-slip underside, at a modest price.
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Our review
Bedsure's ArcticMax is a gel-free cooling mat: the top layer is a Q-Max > 0.5 cool-touch fabric over bonded fiber filling, so there is no gel, water or plug to deal with. The listing says it is OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified, machine washable and dryer safe on low heat, with a dotted non-slip underside. It is listed at 41 x 28 inches for large dogs.
Reviewers mostly talk about two things: their pets using it, and the cooling. One owner of three Labs says the mats feel 5 to 9 degrees cooler than skin and that the quilted stitching keeps the filling from bunching up in the wash. Another says her dog cools off quickly after hot night walks and now sleeps on it in place of nothing in the crate. Value for money, softness and washability get positive mentions too.
The honest caveat is that this is a passive cool-touch fabric, not an active cooler. Bedsure's own listing says that lying on it for a long time can warm it up, and your dog needs to step off for it to recover. Reviewers also say it is quite thin, durability reviews are mixed, and one owner says one of his two big dogs is not much of a fan. If your dog likes to stretch out on a pad that stays cool for hours, look at a gel mat instead.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Gel-free design with no water or plug to deal with
- No gel or water inside; machine washable and dryer safe on low heat
- Non-slip dotted underside and quilted stitching to keep the filling from bunching
- OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certified at a modest price point
What to watch
- The listing says it can warm up if a dog lies on it for a long time, so it needs breaks to recover
- Reviewers describe it as quite thin, at 0.5 inches
- Durability feedback is mixed, with some owners saying it is not as durable as expected
- Not every dog takes to it; one reviewer's second Lab prefers other spots
Specifications
| Size | 41 x 28 x 0.5 in (L x W x H) |
|---|---|
| Material | Polyester |
| Cooling tech | Q-Max > 0.5 cool-touch fabric, no gel |
| Care | Machine washable, dryer safe on low heat |
| Underside | Non-slip dot pattern |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 |
Who it's for
- Large dogs that sleep on a bed, in a crate or on a couch
- Owners who want a washable mat with no gel inside
- Shoppers who want the best-rated option at a low price
The verdict
The best pick for most dogs: well rated, easy to wash and cheap. It is a thin passive mat, so do not expect it to stay cold for hours.