Juni Lola Cooling Mat

Quick verdict

The Lola is a reasonable gel mat for indoor use, crates and dogs that won’t climb onto a raised bed, and the large sizes are a plus. It’s new, with no owner reviews yet. Petbarn itself says the cooling effect weakens once the room is above 35°C, which matters in an Australian heatwave. For an outdoor dog, a raised bed is the more reliable choice. For a dog that chews, skip gel mats altogether.

What it is and how it works

The mat contains a gel layer that feels cool when weight presses on it, so there’s no need to refrigerate it or plug it in. Petbarn says the mat has channels that keep the gel evenly spread, plus reinforced edging and a supportive bolster. The surface is water resistant and wipes clean.

Gel mats work by absorbing heat from your dog’s body. They feel coolest in the first stretch of a rest and gradually warm up. Moving the mat into shade, or letting it rest unused for a while, helps it recover. Petbarn’s care notes say not to freeze or heat it, and not to leave it in prolonged direct sunlight.

Sizes and materials

Petbarn doesn’t publish the gel type, the outer material or a weight. Petbarn also sells round and oval versions in the same range.

What the retailer’s own notes say

Petbarn’s product page includes care and safety notes that buyers should read:

• “The cooling effect will weaken if the room temperature exceeds 35°C.”
• Don’t let pets chew the mat, as it may be harmful if swallowed. Take care with pets that have sharp nails.
• Don’t use it near open flames, excessive heat or prolonged direct sunlight. Don’t freeze or heat it.
• It “assists with temperature comfort only and does not prevent overheating”. Always provide fresh water and shade.
• Wipe it clean with a damp cloth, and dry it flat in shade.

What owners report

There are no owner reviews yet. This is a new Petbarn range, and the product page showed no ratings on 2 November 2026. We can’t tell you how the gel or the edging holds up over a summer, so our durability rating is cautious. We’ll update this review once owners have had it through a summer.

How it compares

If your dog will use a raised bed and spends time outside, the Coolaroo costs less and is far better proven. Choose the Lola for indoors, crates and dogs that prefer lying flat.

Running costs

There’s no power or refrigeration to pay for. The real cost is replacement: a gel mat that gets punctured or starts leaking has to be thrown away. Because there are no owner reviews yet, we can’t estimate how long it lasts. Treat it as a summer-by-summer purchase until reviews show otherwise.

Cleaning, care and when to replace it

• Wipe it with a damp cloth. Don’t bleach, tumble dry or iron it, and dry it flat in shade.
• Check it regularly for punctures, splits or leaking gel. Petbarn advises replacing it if any part is damaged.
• Keep it out of direct sun and away from heaters.

Who should buy it, and who shouldn’t

Buy it if: your dog rests indoors, in a crate or in the car, prefers lying flat, or won’t use a raised bed. The XXLarge suits big dogs.

Skip it if: your dog chews or digs at bedding, it rests outside in the sun, or you need dependable cooling on 35°C-plus days. Raised beds and shade do better then.

Flat-faced breeds such as Pugs, French Bulldogs and British Bulldogs are at much higher risk of heatstroke (Hall, Carter and O’Neill, Animals, 2020). A cooling mat can make rest more comfortable, but as Petbarn’s own label says, it doesn’t prevent overheating. See our guide to the best dog cooling beds and mats in Australia.