Can you insert this under a towel or two as a top layer to a current orthopedic bed. Or does the animal have to be directly on the mat? Thanks.
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I would think to get the most cooling would be directly on the mat. However, if your dog likes to "scruff" before lying down then a towel or pillow case is a good idea to keep nails from damaging the mat.
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You should be able to. The mat is thin a flexible. But I think that the mat will not be able to cool as well if covered keeping the heat that is absorbed trapped and not allowed to dissipate.
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The animal has to lie directly on the mat as that is what triggers the gel to get cooler. I tried using a hand towel but could not feel any temperature change without the direct contact. If the cover is very thin then it might work but I would go with direct contact.
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Yes you can. The product maintains a cool temperature regardless of the dog laying directly on the mat. Just as it cools dogs with long fur or thick undercoats. However, the mat is cool, not cold, so layers would decrease the amount of cool relief the dog would experience.
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That is how I use it and I also put a thin quilt over the dog bed because I my dog would not lie on it when there was only the thin cover between her and the mat.
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Yes that's how I have to use it. My dogs tried hard to get to it and couldn't. Its a hard plastic piece that sits on top of the pad (the pad sits below it and doesn't touch the plastic so they can't pull it out).
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Personally, I'd put another mat or a rug beneath it. It has a decent pad if it's placed on a carpeted surface, but I'd be a little nervous putting it on a hardwood floor. Otherwise, I loved this play yard. :)
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I keep a desk leg (or two) on top of the mat to keep it in place. I don't have any problem. The mat is great.
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I do not freeze mine - I refrigerate it and it is nice and cool. I put mine inside my dog's bed and it works great. A towel is probably fine. He sleeps so much better with this mat.
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Denise, my understanding on how this one works is that it is somewhat pressure sensitive, so not sure heat will be felt if a pet is not sitting on it. When I worked in bird rescue and we would use regular heating pads (on low) under the cage, but those were cages that sat on a table. You use a towel as cushion. The K&H one that I have, also goes to a temp that is for felines and dog body temp. I have a cockatiel, and years ago, I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Snuggle-Hammock-Hanging-Hideaway/dp/B00C8O6690/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1385576083&sr=1-4&keywords=bird+cozy in a local pet store. He ignored it for many years, and now all of a sudden he loves it. Totally naps in it. He is 12 years old.
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I wouldn't think so, it's more of a soft material. I would definitely suggest taking an additional mat
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I put a sheet over mine, I would think you could easily put a waterproof cover over the top. I would put a waterproof item on the bed then an old sheet over the top- the cover is removable and can be washed even if there is a leak. It really is the best dog bed on the market!
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You can but if you do I would put it in an old sheet or some kind of cover in between it and the couch. All my floors are carpet and I have noticed were I put it for my mal to lay on it leaves a dark spot after a while. carpet no big deal it comes up after a good scrub with my spot shampooer but a couch I would be a little more hesitant to leave the mat on it. So I'd say sure go ahead but put a sheet or cover of some kind under it.
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I use a xlarge cage liner on top of the Big Barker. The cage liner has bolsters around all the sides, so my dog can use that as a pillow on any part of the bed. I did that because that is what she was used to sleeping on previusly. I wanted her to get used to the Big Barker before taking her familiar bed away. Turns out, I left it on top because she really likes the combination. Her legs feel so much better with the extra support and she has the bolster to use on all sides.
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I think it depends on the size of your dog. the mat was smaller than I imagined it would be. I was trying to imagine a 4 legged creature on it & I don't know that it will fit if the dog is a big one.
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Hi Vanesa! Yes, I don't see why you couldn't do that. I have done that before with a mattress very similar to this one. Sound like a great idea! If mine wasn't used as a guest bed I would do the same. My friends say it's pretty comfortable so you have one lucky dog!
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yes it does on top of the mat. it took a long time for my dog to adjust and he still does not really like it. good luck
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It's not a yoga mat and would slip on the floor. You could use it in place of the blanket or towel you take to yoga.
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yes you can....i had 6 people on mine before and crossed a lake so your dogs weight is not a problem. Although the rubber is very rigid my concern might be your dogs nails. I'd be surprised if he would puncture it but wouldn't take any chances by putting a blanket or mat on the bottom.
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I have a Tempurpedic adjustable bed. What I had to do was extend it as long as possible and then prop it up on a 2x4 on the floor. I hooked it through the metal piece at the bottom of the bed that holds the mattress on. Putting it on the 2x4 made it high enough to hold the blanket off my feet. The other possible sizes were either too short because of the thickness of the mattress or too tall. I don't use it anymore, but it sure was helpful at the time of my sprained ankle.