My Dog Finally Stays Cool in the Heat Thanks to This $16 Blanket That I Take Everywhere

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It packs into a compact carrying case for easy traveling

I bring my dog everywhere I can. Now that temperatures are rising and getting hotter each day, it’s important I’m prepared with everything I may need to keep him cool and comfortable at home and on the go.

PetSmart is one of my go-to retailers for dog supplies, and I just added the Arcadia Trail Water-Repellent Cooling Dog Blanket to my pet essentials. It’s been a major game-changer, and now that it's on sale for $16 with code SAVE20, I keep recommending it for summer to all of my friends with pups. I truly wish I had gotten it sooner.

Arcadia Trail Water-Repellent Cooling Dog Blanket, $16 with code

$16 at PetSmart

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Ever since I got my dog, I noticed he struggles in the summer heat. He would do anything possible to avoid the sun and find shade. When I realized he often panted uncontrollably and preferred laying on the hard tile floor over his cushioned bed, I had to find a solution to make him more comfortable.

Since I introduced Arcadia Trail’s cooling dog blanket to him, it’s been his favorite spot to cool off. My favorite part is that it packs into a compact bag with handles I can bring anywhere we go. I’ve placed it on the ground in the park, across my couch, in my bedroom at night, and even in the back seat of my car.

The top features a cool-to-the-touch jersey fabric that’s incredibly smooth and soft on top of a thin filling for pillowy comfort. The back is made from a water-repellent sleeping bag-like fabric, ideal for placing over grass without worrying about stains. And even if the mat gets dirty, I can easily pop it in the wash, making it look new again.

One shopper with an older dog called the blanket “perfect for warmer weather,” adding that it’s their pet’s favorite place to plop down after coming in from outdoors. Another reviewer said it “packs up nicely,” making it ideal for hikes and picnics. It was a “lifesaver” for keeping a third customer’s dog cool when their house lost air conditioning for a week.

Grab the $16 travel blanket at PetSmart, and keep scrolling for more warm-weather finds to keep your dog cool this summer. Don't forget to use code SAVE20 at checkout for 20 percent off through May 16.

Arcadia Trail 2-in-1 Travel Water Bottle, $18 with code

$18 at PetSmart

The Green Pet Shop Self-Cooling Pet Pad

$32 at PetSmart

Arcadia Trail Cooling Harness, $32 with code

$32 at PetSmart

Top Paw Striped Evaporative Cooling Dog Bandana, $8 with code

$8 at PetSmart

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