Collection: Pet Cooling & Heating

Pet cooling and heating gear keeps a dog or cat comfortable through Australia's temperature extremes — a dog cooling mat and cooling mat for dogs in hot summers, a heated dog bed and pet heating pad for cold winters and older joints. The right choice depends on your climate and your pet's needs. Cooling gear helps flat-faced breeds and thick-coated dogs cope with heat; heating helps senior pets and those who feel the cold. Think about your climate, your pet's age and coat, and which extreme you're managing.

How do pet cooling mats work?

A pet cooling mat draws heat away from a dog or cat lying on it, giving them a cool spot in hot weather. Most use a pressure-activated cooling gel that absorbs body heat and needs no power, water or refrigeration — the pet simply lies on it and it cools them, recharging on its own when not in use. Some are water-filled instead. They help pets that struggle in heat, like flat-faced breeds, thick-coated dogs and older pets, and suit anywhere the pet rests. In an Australian summer a cooling mat gives a pet a comfortable, no-power way to cool down.

What are heated pet beds for?

A heated pet bed or pad gives gentle warmth in cold weather, which suits pets that feel the cold and eases stiff, arthritic joints. Older pets, small and short-haired breeds, and those recovering from injury benefit most, as warmth soothes aching joints and keeps them cosy. Electric heated pads warm to a safe, low temperature; self-warming beds reflect the pet's own body heat back with no power. For a senior dog or a cat that seeks out warm spots, a heated bed in winter improves comfort and eases their joints. Use electric pads to the maker's guidance.

How do you keep a pet safe in temperature extremes?

Cooling and heating gear helps, but a few basics protect a pet. In heat, always provide shade and fresh water, never leave a pet in a parked car, and walk dogs in the cool of morning or evening — hot pavement burns paws. A cooling mat adds a cool resting spot on top of these. In cold, give a warm, draught-free bed out of the wind, and extra warmth for old or small pets. For electric heated pads, follow the maker's instructions and check they don't overheat. Cooling and heating gear works alongside shade, water and shelter, not instead of them.

Common questions

Do pet cooling mats really work?
Yes — a gel cooling mat absorbs body heat and gives the pet a cool spot to lie on, with no power or water needed. It recharges itself when not in use, helping pets cope with hot weather.

Are heated pet beds safe?
Electric heated beds warm to a safe, low temperature; follow the maker's instructions and check they don't overheat. Self-warming beds use no power, reflecting the pet's own body heat back.

What pets need a cooling mat?
Flat-faced breeds, thick-coated dogs, older pets and any that struggle in heat benefit most. In a hot Australian summer, a cooling mat gives them a comfortable place to cool down.

Which pets benefit from a heated bed?
Older and arthritic pets, small and short-haired breeds, and those recovering from injury, since gentle warmth eases stiff joints and keeps them cosy in cold weather.

Can I pay for cooling or heating gear with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our pet cooling and heating gear starts from $23, which is four fortnightly payments of about $5.75.

Complete your pet setup

Cooling and heating gear pairs with the rest of your setup. Add a bed for comfort, a kennel for outdoors, and feeding gear for water.

A $23 pet cooling mat splits into four fortnightly payments of $5.75 with Afterpay, and Zip, Klarna and PayPal Pay in 4 do the same. Every order ships from our Australian warehouse, dispatched within 1–2 business days, with a 12-month warranty and 30 days to return it. We're a family-run Australian store, going since 2016, rated 4.66 out of 5 across 5,363 reviews.