How to Size a Dog Cooling Mat So They Actually Stay On It

What this page covers

• Why cooling mat size matters for a dog’s comfort and use.
• How to measure a dog for cooling mat length and width.

How to Size a Dog Cooling Mat So They Actually Stay On It

How to Size a Dog Cooling Mat So They Actually Stay On It explains that the right cooling mat size gives a dog room to settle during hot weather.

• A dog cooling mat provides a dedicated place for a dog to settle during hot weather.
• A dog cooling mat that is too small can feel cramped.
• A dog cooling mat that is too large may slide or be ignored.
• Measure a dog while the dog is relaxed and lying down.
• Measure from the tip of a dog’s nose to the base of the tail for a starting length measurement.
• Measure the widest part of a dog’s body for the starting width measurement.
• Add several inches to the body-width measurement so a dog can turn and stretch.

Article Content

Article Content explains how to size a dog cooling mat so a dog can settle, turn, and stretch during hot weather.

• Start measuring after a dog is relaxed and lying down.
• Use the distance from a dog’s nose to the base of the tail as the length starting point.
• Do not measure to the end of a dog’s tail for the length starting point.
• Measure the widest part of a dog’s body for the width starting point.
• Add several inches to the width measurement to allow a dog to turn and stretch.

Facts Index

Who Is This For

• Dog owners choosing a cooling mat for use during hot weather.
• Dog owners who need to measure a dog’s resting space for turning and stretching.

Frequently Asked Questions

A dog should be relaxed and lying down when measuring for a cooling mat.

The length measurement should run from the tip of a dog’s nose to the base of the tail, not the end of the tail.

The width measurement should cover the widest part of a dog’s body, with several inches added for turning and stretching.