Wilko's £3.99 hot weather buy will keep your dog cool while lazing on patio this August – and no water is needed
This buy is paw-fect for pet owners gearing up for the temperatures that are set to reach 34C this week.
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The Clever Paws Watermelon Fruit Pet Cooling Mat for £3.99 from Wilko's is great to keep dogs cool in the heat.
It does not require electricity or water, making it an easy solution to help animals cope with the hotter days.
The mat is non-toxic for animals, with a gel inside that is automatically activated.
According to the production description, you can "simply place it on the floor and let them relax in style".
This cooling mat comes in a fun fruity watermelon design, and measures 60 - 70 cm in size.
There are also some other cooling mats from the homeware high street retailer that are selling for £3.99.
Amongst those include the Abstract Tropical Cooling Pet Mat, that is also in a circular shape, and comes with a "funky vibrant pattern".
There is also the Clever Paws Pet Cooling Mat, which is a medium size, that comes as just a a blue rectangular mat.
This mat is said to have a design that is easily storable, with a cool gel core, and can be used alone or on top of a standard pet bed, measuring 40 - 50 cm and 45 cm in width.
Additionally, Wilko's has a multicolour Kiwi and a Strawberry Pets Cooling Matt, that are one pound more at £4.99.
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The different cooling mats can be used at home or while travelling as they can easily be folded up.
They are therefore useful when going away with your pets over the summer holidays.
Earlier this summer, The Sun test seven of the cooling mats that are being sold around the UK for 2025.
The best overall was found to be the Sunny Daze Pop-Up Dog Shelter which is going for £15.
The Wilko's Clever Paws Watermelon Fruit Pet Cooling Mat was crowned the best budget item buy.
People have even been seen using pet cooling mats, which have been hailed a "game-changer" to help sleep in the hot weather.
One Sun reporter has opted for a £6 one from Amazon, which received dozens of five-star reviews online.
It comes after Home Bargains was seen selling another cheap item that is great for keeping pets cool during the hot weather.
For just 79p, Home Bargains has had a Pets Cooling Bandana available for pets to deal with the warmer days.
Available in small, medium or large, this accessory can be used on cats or dogs to wrap around the necks.
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