Boronia Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I am hunting for cooler coats for my lot and came across this one which is an ok price considering I will need to buy three of them It is called a Lilcracka - Chamios Cooling Coat has anyone here bought one, if so, what is it like? I know there are better ones on the market but the cost of this one is the clincher (even though the dog in the ad looks hot) :laugh: http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--1253389011_Lilcracka_Chamois_Cooling_Dog_Coat_50cm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Well I ordered three at $26 each + $12.95 postage so I will update on how they perform on three hot dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobermanic Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Do you know how it works? I had a look on the web page but couldn't work it out. Most of the cool coats I have looked at work by evaporation. You wet them and they draw the heat away from the dog. They are a great price. Please let me know if they work well I may have to get one. I was looking at the swamp cooler by ruffwear but it is $99 so a bit expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) I couldn't find out how it works either Dobermanic so I emailed her (Kay) and asked that very question, here is her reply: Thank you for your message. The coats are used wet just wet them down under a tap/bucket etc and wring out slightly so not dripping. Place over puppy and secure. The coats work via Evaporation they are used wet but do not wet the fur. No need to refrigerate but you can keep them in a zip lock bag between uses during summer if you do not wish to dry them (personally I dry them between uses) They last 4-6 hours depending on how windy the day is. I sure-will update on how the dogs enjoy them (or not) Edited November 25, 2015 by Boronia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Chamois cooling coats are great. They stay wet for quite a long time, and are easy to wet again. Any of the evaporative cooling coats probably work better in a dry heat rather then humidity .. but I guess in humid conditions you could combine them with a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobermanic Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thanks for the info it sounds like they work exactly the same as the expensive ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Do you know how it works? I had a look on the web page but couldn't work it out. Most of the cool coats I have looked at work by evaporation. You wet them and they draw the heat away from the dog. They are a great price. Please let me know if they work well I may have to get one. I was looking at the swamp cooler by ruffwear but it is $99 so a bit expensive. I have one of these. I do not recommend. It does not stay wet for very long at all ! I personally love the chillybuddy coats, but they are from the US and the dollar is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 My friend recently bought some cooling mats for her dogs and they are amazing! They have some kind of gel in them that cools under pressure. They were cheap as chips too. I sat on one for ages and it felt so nice. Going to get a whole stack for my dogs and my kids lol. Definitely recommend them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/Pet-Dog-Cat-Bed-Non-Toxic-Cooling-Cool-Water-Cooling-Gel-Mat-Summer-Pad-Multi-/271697849383?nav=SEARCH&varId=570538133020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taliecat Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thanks for the link kirty! I think I need at least three, one for the lounge room, one for his crate and one for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) I got some Cool mats (no water needed) from Aldi recently, local store still had heaps left over. Nova basically lives on them. I also have a Hurtta cool coat (got it on special from Crazy Sales last year), but haven't used it yet. Edited November 26, 2015 by LisaCC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobermanic Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Hi Denila. Do you mean the swamp cooler? How long will it stay cool for? I may have to try a cool mat I saw some cheap ones on groupon not long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Rumour~ Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Do you know how it works? I had a look on the web page but couldn't work it out. Most of the cool coats I have looked at work by evaporation. You wet them and they draw the heat away from the dog. They are a great price. Please let me know if they work well I may have to get one. I was looking at the swamp cooler by ruffwear but it is $99 so a bit expensive. I have one of these. I do not recommend. It does not stay wet for very long at all ! I personally love the chillybuddy coats, but they are from the US and the dollar is terrible. I do sell the Chillybuddy jackets here in Australia, post is in the commercial marketplace in OT After testing a variety of cool coats I couldn't fault the Chillybuddy Jackets, the fact the reflect the sun whilst evaporative cooling is occurring makes a huge difference. I also use the gel cool mats with my dogs which help in summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Love love love the chillybuddy coats - work so well on my dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I have the cool champions coats but need one for the BRD and her size is kinda pricey in Cool Champions ones so will look at the links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Hi Denila. Do you mean the swamp cooler? How long will it stay cool for? I may have to try a cool mat I saw some cheap ones on groupon not long ago. Yes, i have one of these, another brand, and the chillybuddy. The swamp cooler lasts significantly less than both. My dogs use them in summer when we hike (in the evenings when it is cooler may i add.) and it doesn't last a full hour without being re-wet. pretty useless IMO. Do you know how it works? I had a look on the web page but couldn't work it out. Most of the cool coats I have looked at work by evaporation. You wet them and they draw the heat away from the dog. They are a great price. Please let me know if they work well I may have to get one. I was looking at the swamp cooler by ruffwear but it is $99 so a bit expensive. I have one of these. I do not recommend. It does not stay wet for very long at all ! I personally love the chillybuddy coats, but they are from the US and the dollar is terrible. I do sell the Chillybuddy jackets here in Australia, post is in the commercial marketplace in OT After testing a variety of cool coats I couldn't fault the Chillybuddy Jackets, the fact the reflect the sun whilst evaporative cooling is occurring makes a huge difference. I also use the gel cool mats with my dogs which help in summer Good to know i was looking at getting another. Edited November 26, 2015 by denali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Chamios cool coats are the only ones I use on my greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobermanic Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Looks like the Chillybuddy is the most popular. How do the Chamios ones work? Sorry for all the questions. I wanted to get one last summer but was so confused by all the options. I won't be getting a swamp cooler now thanks for the advice against that one. My dog really hates the heat. She slows down a lot in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) I have cool champions & the chamois ones & have coated breeds. I have never had issues with the chamois ones drying because i don't leave them on for ever ,there just a tool to help when required . My dogs hated there cool mats & i would be very wary of leaving dogs unattended with the cool beds with gel in them or the ones with the garden things that hold the water . Cool coats are a tool & should be used whilst supervised . At shows i will use prior to going in the ring & after leaving to just help settle .I also use the chamois towels to lay on the back or on my dogs head . Rarely do i leave them on for more than 10 mins . Should add my chamois coats live in the fridge damp all year round ,just wet them & off you go. Different coats are easier & harder to get wet depending on how quickly you want them. My cool Champions take way longer to be fully wet than the chamois Edited November 27, 2015 by showdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 My westies were really suffering in the heat in the house-sit year before last so I bought a cool mat - and Mac commandeered it - he loved it. The brand is 'Chill-Out'. But none of mine are chewers so I was confident I could leave it with them and it would sty intact - and its still intact two years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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