ChillPaw™ Ice Silk Cooling Mat for Dogs & Cats
£11.99
Out of season, still in stock. Heated homes and thick coated breeds overheat indoors all year.
- Free UK delivery on every order
- Dispatched in 2 working days · UK delivery 4–7 days
- 30-day returns, postage paid by us
- Damaged or wrong item? Replaced or refunded in full
Questions about sizing? Email Chillpawltd@gmail.com and we'll reply within a working day.
About this mat
What it's made of, how it works, and how to look after it.
Cool to the touch the second they lie down. No gel, no water, no plugs, no fridge required. The ChillPaw™ Ice Silk Pet Cooling Mat uses a cold-feeling ice silk surface that draws heat away from your dog or cat on contact, over a breathable mesh base that keeps air moving underneath. Ready to use straight out of the packet.
How it actually works
There's no gel and nothing to activate. ChillPaw™ is built in three layers, each doing a job:
- Ice silk surface: a smooth, high-conductivity weave that pulls body heat away fast, so it feels genuinely cold the moment your pet settles on it.
- Cotton padding: a soft middle layer so it's comfortable to sleep on, not just cold.
- Breathable mesh base: an open honeycomb underside that lets trapped heat escape instead of pooling under your pet.
Because the cooling is built into the fabric, it never runs out, never needs recharging, and can't leak or be punctured.
Why owners rate it
- Zero setup: no freezing, filling, charging or waiting. Unroll it and it works.
- Nothing inside to burst: no gel or water pouch, so a determined chewer can't rupture a fill.
- Goes anywhere: rolls up for the crate, car boot, sofa, caravan or holidays.
- Wipe clean: a damp cloth and mild soap is all it takes.
Want it colder? Fold it into the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes before your pet's nap. It's a bonus, not a requirement.
Find the right size
| Size | Dimensions | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 40 × 30 cm | Cats, kittens & toy breeds |
| S | 50 × 40 cm | Small dogs & larger cats (e.g. Chihuahua, Pug) |
| M | 62 × 50 cm | Small to medium dogs (e.g. Frenchie, Cocker Spaniel) |
| L | 70 × 55 cm | Medium dogs (e.g. Beagle, Border Collie) |
| XL | 100 × 75 cm | Large dogs (e.g. Labrador, German Shepherd) |
| 2XL | 150 × 100 cm | Giant breeds or multi-pet households |
Tip: pick a size your pet can stretch out on fully. If you're between sizes, size up.
Care & use
- Wipe clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Air dry flat.
- Lay flat on a hard floor, bed, sofa or crate base, indoors or in shade outdoors.
- Supervise heavy chewers. It's a bed, not a toy.
- Store rolled or flat, out of direct sunlight.
Frequently asked questions
Does it contain gel?
No. ChillPaw™ Ice Silk is a fabric mat: ice silk over cotton padding over breathable mesh. There's no gel, no water and nothing sealed inside that could leak.
Does it need to go in the fridge or freezer?
No. It's cool to the touch at room temperature. You can chill it briefly for an extra-cold start, but it works perfectly well without.
How long does the cooling last?
The fabric keeps drawing heat away for as long as your pet is on it. It works best on a hard, cool surface with airflow underneath, which is exactly what the mesh base is designed for.
Is it safe for pets?
Yes. It's a fabric mat with no chemical fill. As with any pet bedding, supervise pets that like to chew and stop use if the mat becomes damaged.
Ice silk or gel: which should I get?
Ice silk suits pets who want somewhere breathable to sprawl and owners who want zero maintenance. Our gel mat gives a denser, squishier cold that some pets prefer for short cool-downs. Both work; it's about your pet.
Three layers. No gel.
Most cheap cooling mats hide a gel pouch that can split. This one doesn't hide anything.
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Ice silk surface
A smooth, high conductivity weave that pulls body heat away the moment they lie down. Cool to the touch before anything is switched on, because there is nothing to switch on.
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Cotton padding
The soft bit in the middle. It stops the mat feeling like a sheet of lino, so they actually stay on it.
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Breathable mesh base
An open honeycomb underside that lets trapped heat escape instead of pooling under them. No gel pouch, so there is nothing to split or leak.
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Why bother with a cooling mat at all?
Dogs and cats shed heat far worse than we do. Central heating and a thick winter coat is the same problem as a summer afternoon.
Works on contact
Nothing to charge, freeze or fill. Unroll it and it's already doing its job.
Built for real dogs
Flat faced and thick coated breeds struggle most in heat, including indoors in winter. Six sizes so nobody hangs off the edge.
Goes where they go
Crate, car boot, sofa, caravan. Rolls up and comes with you.
Wipe and forget
A damp cloth. That's the entire maintenance routine.
Carefully packed
Every order is carefully prepared and quality checked before dispatch.
Straight answers
We tell you what's inside each mat and which one suits your pet, even when that's the cheaper one, or the warm one.
Which size fits your pet?
Between sizes? Size up.
Cooling or heating?
Opposite jobs, same idea: no plug, no faff. At this time of year most people want the warm one.
ChillPaw™ Ice Silk Cooling Mat for Dogs & Cats
Breathable and zero maintenance. Best for pets who sprawl out for hours.
From £11.99
ChillPaw™ Self-Heating Pet Mat for Cats & Dogs
A reflective thermal core under plush sherpa. For cold floors and pets who curl up tight.
From £10.99
| Ice Silk | Self-Heating | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Draws body heat away | Reflects body heat back |
| Season | Warm days and heated rooms | Autumn and winter |
| Feel | Smooth, breathable, flat | Deep, kneadable sherpa fleece |
| Power needed | None | None |
| Cleaning | Wipe clean | Machine wash cold, air dry |
The questions everyone asks
Does either mat need a fridge, freezer or plug?
No. Both work at room temperature the moment your pet lies down. You can chill the ice silk mat briefly for a colder start, but that's a bonus, not a requirement.
What's actually inside the ice silk mat?
Three layers: a cool touch ice silk surface, cotton padding in the middle, and a breathable mesh base. No gel, no water, nothing sealed inside that could leak.
Is a cooling mat any use in winter?
For some pets, yes. Central heating, thick double coats and flat faced breeds all cause overheating indoors. If your pet pants next to the radiator or sleeps on the kitchen tiles by choice, a cooling mat still earns its place. If they curl up tight and seek out warmth, the self heating mat is the one you want.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the ice silk mat down with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry flat. The self heating mat can go in the machine on a cold, gentle cycle.
How fast is delivery?
Orders are dispatched within 2 working days and usually arrive 4 to 7 days after that. Delivery is free on every UK order. We would rather tell you the real number than promise next day and miss it.