Are cooling mats safe if my dog chews?

This is the most common durability complaint in specialist communities. Across r/dogs, r/keeshond, and r/samoyeds, owners warn that gel and water-filled mats can be punctured and leak, and several recommend a raised mesh cot for determined chewers. If your dog chews bedding, reviewers steer toward thicker fabric ice-silk mats with reinforced edges rather than soft gel pads, and supervision is still advised.