A cooling mat only helps if your pet fits on it. Here's how to choose the right size of our Ice Silk Cooling Mat for Dogs and Cats in a couple of minutes, with a tape measure and a pet at nap time.
The short answer
Measure your pet lying stretched out, from the nose to the base of the tail, and choose a mat at least 10 cm longer. Look at the width too: it should be wide enough for your pet to lie on their side. If they're between sizes, or like to sprawl, size up.
Step 1: measure your pet
- Wait until your pet is lying stretched out, the way they flop down on a hot day.
- Measure from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. Leave the tail itself out.
- Notice how much room they take up across when they lie on their side.
Step 2: compare with the six sizes
| Size | Mat (length × width) | Pet's length, nose to base of tail |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 40 × 30 cm | up to 30 cm |
| S | 50 × 40 cm | up to 40 cm |
| M | 60 × 50 cm | up to 50 cm |
| L | 70 × 55 cm | up to 60 cm |
| XL | 100 × 70 cm | up to 90 cm |
| 2XL | 150 × 100 cm | up to 140 cm |
The last column follows the 10 cm rule above. The 2XL has about twice the lying area of the XL, for pets who sprawl. Sizes are measured by hand, so allow a small difference either way.
Two examples
- A cat that measures 45 cm from nose to the base of the tail needs a mat at least 55 cm long, so the M (60 × 50 cm) suits them.
- A dog that measures 75 cm needs at least 85 cm, so the XL (100 × 70 cm) suits them. If they like to sprawl on their side and 70 cm across looks tight, size up to the 2XL (150 × 100 cm).
Step 3: think about where it goes
The mat goes wherever your pet likes to rest: on the floor, in a kennel or inside a crate. If it's going into a crate or kennel, measure the floor inside as well, and choose the size that fits both your pet and the space. Heading away? It's collapsible and folds into a small pack for the trip.
What to expect from an ice silk mat
It's a fabric mat of ice silk and mesh, so there's nothing to refrigerate or charge, and it's ready to use straight away. It feels cool to the touch when your pet first lies on it. Because there's nothing inside to chill, it stays at room temperature rather than going cold, and it feels coolest laid in a shady spot out of direct sun.
Ordering and delivery
Delivery within Australia is free: allow 6–17 business days from the day you order. For most items you can choose Express delivery at checkout, from A$12 depending on the weight of your order; allow 5–12 business days. We don't offer change-of-mind returns, so it's worth measuring before you order. If your mat arrives damaged or faulty, email support@pawanddwell.com with your order number and a photo. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law always apply.
Questions
Does a cooling mat need to go in the fridge?
Not this one. It's a fabric mat, so there's nothing to refrigerate or charge. Lay it in a shady spot, where it feels coolest.
My pet is between two sizes. Which should I choose?
Choose the larger size. The same goes for pets who like to sprawl out on their side, because the width matters as much as the length.
Are the sizes exact?
They're measured by hand, so allow a small difference either way. If your pet is right on the limit of a size, the next size up gives you some margin.