Would this pad be able to keep my 15 lb Boston cool at the beach in Alabama in July?
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I returned mine because I wanted it for my car and it never stayed cool. I'm guessing if you use it in your house it would stay cool but with the heat of the dogs and the sun I really don't think it would work. It's a shame because it sounds like such a great idea. Ya know you can always buy it and try it and if it doesn't work return it. Hope this helps.
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I have never tried using mine outdoors, but my 1-year old Cocker Spaniel loves hers. It took a few days to teach her to use it and now she lays on it all the time.
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I use the pad for my 30lb pug in the car when going on long trips. It keeps her from panting, which she did even with the AC on high. I keep it in the fridge when not in use - Perhaps you could freeze it to keep it cooler longer.
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I don't have a temperpedic (but my mattress does have a layer of memory foam) but I don't believe this pad is a "thermal" as you described. This pad was designed to breath...not sure how they do that considering it is supposed to be water proof. I'm laying on it now reading and I can feel it warm up, so there is some transfer of body heat. However, it doesn't make me hot and uncomfortable and I run hot sleeping. The sides are a mesh fabric...probably where it gets its air from. It is relatively inexpensive so I would probably give it a try and return it if you are unhappy with the purchase. If you are using Prime the return is free if you drive it to the delivery service it was delivered to you from...UPS or USPS. I've done it several times and never had a problem. I haven't washed it yet so I don't know how it will hold up but it seems nicely made. Good luck to you.
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I use the pad for my bunny in her outside cage. I also bought a little wooden house that is just a bit bigger than the pad, and installed it over the pad in the corner of her cage. It has been a really good thing for her. Using the pad on a porch would probably be fine as well. Maybe best to not have the pad sitting outside in direct rain. That would be counterproductive anyhow, in cold weather.
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I imagine this would work quite well for the scenario you've described. It worked well on the marina with a 120lb girlfriend, so a calm lake and large dog should be no problem.
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Probably not. The padding itself tends to trap heat, leaving my legs hot and sweaty. We have heated seats but we've never been able to feel any heat come through the pad, so I'm guessing the AC wont come through much either. sorry :/
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Yes I think it is strong enough. However once the animal is on it for a while, the pad does get warm. It only cools back off once the animal gets off of it.
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I have this pad. I have it outside in a cat house. So far so good, it's been working 4 months now. I have 2 medium size male cats who sleep on it when it gets cold.
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Sorry I don't. I can tell you, my dog Scruffy is 14 1/2 yrs., weighs 40 lbs.has arthritis & med. long hair. I hair cut very short because he gets too hot & sheds. The cooling pad is wonderful !! It really works to keep him cool. And he knows how to use it, I learned from him. Lays on for awhile, it gets warm & than moves to other side. They changed how they make them, for the better! (It would get hard as a rock) I still don't like that it shifts around & bunches up some. But, all & all, Scruffy wouldn't be without one. I have two. I think I got the Large, plenty big. MJ
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I am in a desert, so cool is never really an option. I can say my blanket makes me sweat before this pad ever does. I believe if you are in a comfortable tempurature that you will not sweat any more than usual.
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I have found that the pads hold body heat. The a/c might help but you will be a lot warmer on the pads.
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I would not think this would perform well in the rain, because of the mesh. It is designed for maximum airflow to keep you cool at the beach.
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Yes. This pad can get very cold. I would recommend the insulated pad. I've had a couple very cold nights.
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This pad will do what you want. As long as it is plugged in it stays on. Only uses 6 watts. It doesn't feel warm when you feel it but when the pet lays on it the heat comes from the weight of the pet laying on it. My cat only weighs 3.5 lbs and when she gets up I can feel the warmth from where she was laying...she loves it!
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We haven't noticed any temperature problem. Overall we have been very pleased with the pad.
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Absolutely! We have had a 58 pound dog on board. The fabric is surprisingly resilient. A cooler compartment with a fluffy towel folded at the bottom is a very safe and secure place for a small dog to ride, float and rest by the way. This raft is doing a 3rd summer this year and is in perfect condition. Great product. Have fun!
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No. It has a thick plastic cover but a destructive dog could break through. I would not suggest this pad because the dog should not ingest the gel that I'd the cooling agent. However if firehouse fabric is tougher than the dogs destructive tendencies it would work if you found a cover of that fabric
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Absolutely! We used ours at home & up at our ranch (while our pup was small). I would suggest having a towel to drape over top as it it netting & sun beating down on top might get pretty warm. Have fun!