The summer heat is your pet's worst nightmare as it will greatly affect their mood and activity, not to mention giving them the hardest time to sleep. As it is difficult to leave the air conditioner or fan on when you are out, The Cool Mat will be great to help keep your pets cool day and night! The durable outer layer is scratch resistant and the inner material is non-toxic. Body temperature is usually about 36 °C, however, the cool mat always keep your pet 25°C-29°C. There is about 7°C temperature difference between them,s o your pets are feeling cool when their body touch the cool mat. Specially, the cool mat works by absorbing and releasing heat to keep your pet cool 6-8 hours, Below 25°C, crystalize naturally melt into liquid or water. In general, you can use it indirectly, it absorbs heat from body gradually, then the inner material will melt into water. This process can last up to 6-8 hours. The cooling effect is weak when it is liquid or water.