{"product_id":"soft-warm-sleeping-mat","title":"Soft Warm Sleeping Mat for Senior Dogs — Two Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA soft layer between an old dog and a cold floor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Senior dogs sleep more hours of the day than they used to, and where they sleep matters more than it did when they were young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick cloth construction\u003c\/strong\u003e that holds body heat instead of pulling it away like tile or hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 19\" x 25\" for small dogs, and about 25\" x 35\" for medium and larger dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat and low\u003c\/strong\u003e, so a stiff dog walks onto it rather than climbing in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight enough to move\u003c\/strong\u003e between the bedroom, the living room and the car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo be clear:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is not an electric heating pad. There is no cord and no plug. It's a warm sleeping mat, which is what many older dogs actually need, and it means nothing to unplug or supervise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder dogs on hard floors, dogs who curl up tight to stay warm, and homes where the dog's favorite spot isn't a bed at all. Also a good travel mat, since it gives them familiar bedding in a strange place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStiffness is worst after a long rest on a cold, hard surface. Something soft and warm under them makes those first few steps easier, and it costs a lot less than a full orthopedic bed if you just need a second spot in another room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUsing it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut it where your dog already naps rather than choosing a new spot for them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer it on top of a hard bed or inside a crate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake it out regularly and wash according to the care label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions owners ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it plug in?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's a warm mat, not an electric pad. If you want plug-in warmth, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/warming-pad-senior-dogs\"\u003ewarming pad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size?\u003c\/strong\u003e About 19\" x 25\" for small dogs, about 25\" x 35\" for medium and large. Measure your dog curled up and add a few inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it enough for a dog with sore hips?\u003c\/strong\u003e A mat adds warmth and a little cushioning, not real joint support. For arthritis, an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/faux-fur-orthopedic-dog-bed\"\u003eorthopedic foam bed\u003c\/a\u003e does more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually about 8 days, and shipping is free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA warmer spot to sleep\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd it to your cart, ships free in the US. Not sure which size or whether a bed would suit better? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fit-check\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e and a real person replies within 1 business day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Still Wagging","offers":[{"title":"64X90cm","offer_id":42703099068462,"sku":"1775381647532072961","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"49X64cm","offer_id":42703099101230,"sku":"1775381647532072963","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/2544\/5166\/files\/4e2497ea47bf9388be620b8b430f.png?v=1789175692","url":"https:\/\/stillwaggingco.com\/products\/soft-warm-sleeping-mat","provider":"Still Wagging","version":"1.0","type":"link"}