Rattan Cooling Mat – 3 sizes, S (40×30 cm) to L (65×50 cm) – Petounet

Name: Rattan Cooling Mat for Pets
Brand: Petounet - Pour un félin comblé
SKU: 14:151149433#Pink strawberry;5:100014064
Price: 22.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product specifications

Please note: les mesures indiquées sont celles de ce modèle, relevées sur le produit — pas une moyenne de gamme. C'est ce qui permet de choisir sur des chiffres plutôt que sur une photo.

Rattan Cooling Mat for Pets

Material Rattan, foam
Dimensions S: 40×30 cm / M: 55×40 cm / L: 65×50 cm
Shape Rectangular with built-in cushion
Care Clean with a damp cloth, air-dry

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Cat cushion for cats who sleep stretched out, not curled up

Not every cat sleeps curled up. Many stretch out on their side, legs extended, especially when it's warm or when they feel safe. For these cats, a bed with raised sides is a constraint, not a comfort: what they need is a flat cushion.

Surface area then matters more than height, and the filling has to stay put rather than drift to the edges. That's what sets apart our cat cushions.

Filling, cover and surface: what matters day to day

This one is made of rattan, foam. Rectangular with built-in cushion, S: 40×30 cm / M: 55×40 cm / L: 65×50 cm — measure your cat stretched out full length; that's the measurement that counts here. Quilted filling stays in place, loose filling ends up in lumps in the corners after three washes. Check that the cover comes off. For a cat that sleeps curled up and looks for an edge, a cosy square cushion for dogs and cats will suit better.

Measure your cat stretched out full length — this cushion measures S: 40×30 cm / M: 55×40 cm / L: 65×50 cm
Choose quilted filling — loose stuffing drifts to the edges within three washes
Wash the cover regularly: clean with a damp cloth, air-dry
Put it somewhere high or near a window, not in the middle of the floor
Wait two to three weeks before the first wash — a cat cushion needs to carry their scent
Allow one bed per cat, plus one more if one chases the other off

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Where to put it, and why they sometimes ignore it

A cat chooses where to sleep by warmth, view and quiet — in that order. The radiator, the windowsill and the top of a cupboard almost always beat a cushion placed on the floor in the middle of the room.

If they ignore it, move the cushion to the spot they've chosen themselves, rather than trying to settle them on it. And if they keep sleeping curled up against an armrest, what they need is a cat cave bed with raised sides, not a cushion.

A useful thing to check before buying: watch how your cat sleeps in summer and in winter. Many switch — stretched out when it's warm, curled up when it's cold. In that case a flat cushion and a bed with raised sides complement each other; it isn't doubling up.

FAQ

Does it need to go in the freezer?

No. The gel inside is activated by pressure and body temperature: you lay it flat, your pet lies on it, and the surface drops a few degrees all by itself. Putting it in the freezer would harden the gel and make it uncomfortable.

Which size should I choose?

This model comes in S (40×30 cm), M (55×40 cm) and L (65×50 cm). Measure the spot you have in mind and, for a bed, your pet's length lying stretched out plus about ten centimetres. Too snug and it won't get used; too big and it loses its reassuring feel.

How long does it stay cool?

Three to four hours of continuous use, then it recharges by itself in about twenty minutes once your pet has moved off. There's nothing to plug in or recharge.

What is it made of?

Rattan, sponge. This composition determines the care: check the specifications for the right washing method.