I just bought the pad and put it into an old pillowcase which I can change and wash as needed. In the summer, I put it in a shaded place on the back deck so Jack and Molly can stay even cooler.

They absolutely love it. When they are outside during the hot and humid summer months, you can be sure to find at least one of them enjoying the cool spot.

The best part is that fits nicely inside their crates too and it doesn't take any electric. Just simply fill it with water once. I filled mine about four years ago, and haven't done a thing to it since. Since it's cool to the touch, fleas don't like it either.

I've never had a dog that was so hot all the time as Happy Jack. When he was a pup it was winter time here in Ohio and there was snow on the ground when we brought him home. One of the first things he'd do when I took him outside was to lay flat out on his stomach with all four legs out to cool his belly in the snow. So this little cooling pad is ideal especially for him but Molly likes it too. It was also a help with my older dog's arthritis problems.