Kingdom pet products
Kingdom is a pet accessories brand best known for practical, no-frills cooling and comfort products rather than a wide catalogue of ranges. We stock a selection from Kingdom as part of the general accessories on our shelves, alongside similar products from other makers.
What Kingdom products are for
Kingdom's cooling mats work on a pressure-activated gel that draws heat away from a dog or cat lying on it, without needing electricity or a freezer, which is the appeal for a warm day in the garden or a car boot on a hot journey. They are aimed at genuine warm-weather comfort rather than treating heat-related illness.
We stock the Kingdom Pet Self Cooling Mat as part of the wider cooling range we carry, which sits alongside similar products from other manufacturers rather than being the only option on the shelf.
Who this kind of product suits
A cooling mat suits a dog or cat that tends to overheat easily — flat-faced breeds, older or overweight pets, and thick-coated dogs in particular — as a way to make a warm day more comfortable rather than as a fix for heat exhaustion, which is a vet matter, not a product one.
As with any warm-weather product, it is a comfort measure alongside the basics that actually keep a pet safe in heat: shade, fresh water, and not being left in a hot car or conservatory, whatever bedding is underneath them.
Getting the size right
Cooling mats are sold in sizes much like beds are, and one sized for a small dog will not cover enough surface area for a larger breed to lie on comfortably, which reduces how much of the dog is actually in contact with the cooled surface.
Measure your dog or cat lying down in a relaxed position rather than standing, and size up if you are between two options, since a mat that is slightly too generous still works fine, while one that is too small means only part of the animal benefits from it.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Kingdom Pet Cooling Collar
A fridge-cooled collar that keeps a dog cool for up to 4 hours on hot walks
From£3.99
Kingdom Cooling Mat Fruit
A 60cm self-cooling fruit-print mat for pets, activated by weight not electricity
£12.99
Kingdom Pet Self Cooling Mat
A 40 x 60cm self-cooling mat with no electricity, water or refrigeration needed
£8.99
Kingdom Fruit Rope Dog Toy
A plush fruit-shaped rope toy with a squeaker in both the head and the body
£6.99
Pressure-Activated Pet Cooling Mat
Press down, feel the cool — this pressure-activated mat absorbs body heat and stays up to 10°C cooler than the room, with no freezing required.
From£34.99
Ice-Silk Cooling Dog Bed with Bolster Edge
A breathable ice-silk cooling bed with a soft bolster edge and a cool-touch centre panel that helps your dog stay comfortable through warm weather. No need to freeze or refrigerate, it cools naturally on contact.
From£12.99
Ice-Silk Cooling Pad for Pets
A breathable, anti-slip ice-silk cooling mat that keeps cats and dogs comfortable on hot days, no freezing required. It rolls up neatly for travel and the cool-touch surface helps reduce overheating at home or in the car.
From£8.99
Breathable Pet Cooling Mat
A breathable cooling mat that draws heat away to keep dogs and cats comfortable on hot days.
From£11.99
Reflective Dog Cooling Vest
A lightweight cooling vest that helps keep your dog comfortable on hot-weather walks. Soak it, wring it out and fit it over the back; the breathable fabric and reflective trim aid temperature control and visibility.
From£17.99
Evaporative Cooling Vest for Dogs
A mesh evaporative cooling vest that helps keep your dog comfortable in hot weather. Soak, wring and fit it for breathable, lasting cool, with an adjustable buckle strap and a top D-ring for lead attachment.
From£11.99
Smart Choice Pet Paddling Pool
An 80 x 25cm vinyl paddling pool for dogs, that folds flat when empty
£24.99
Raised Cooling Mat Bed For Summer
A raised cooling mat with a refreshing ice-silk surface that helps your dog stay comfortable in hot weather. The cool, skin-friendly top and bolstered edges give a breezy, breathable place to rest.
From£11.99
Common questions
- Do Kingdom cooling mats need to be refrigerated?
- No, that is the point of the pressure-activated gel design — it works by drawing body heat away from your pet rather than needing to be chilled first, so it is ready to use straight from the packaging without a freezer or fridge involved.
- Are cooling mats safe for puppies and kittens?
- Generally yes for supervised use, but always check the specific product's guidance for age and weight limits before buying, and supervise a young or curious pet with any new item until you know they will not chew or scratch at the surface.
- Will a cooling mat stop my dog getting heatstroke?
- No, a cooling mat is a comfort product, not a treatment or prevention for heatstroke. Heatstroke is a genuine emergency that needs a vet, and prevention comes from shade, water and never leaving a pet in a hot car, with a cooling mat as an extra rather than a safeguard.
- How long does a Kingdom cooling mat stay cool?
- It depends on ambient temperature and how much weight is on it, since the gel works by continuously drawing heat away rather than storing cold like a frozen pack. Most mats recharge their cooling effect after a short break off the pet, once the absorbed heat has had a chance to dissipate back into the room or shade.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.