There are several different options for cooling ice pads on the market:
1. Ordinary Ice Pad
Ordinary ice pads are the most primitive ice pads mentioned by the veterinarian Xiao Ming. They are mainly sponge and water. They were often seen in supermarkets in the summer. Many middle-aged and elderly people like to buy them, and some people buy ice of this kind. pillow! This makes veterinarian Xiao Ming have to worry about the health of these people. Although such ice pads are not very heat-retaining, resting their head on a cold water ice pillow in just ten minutes will still affect their health in the long term.
This is the focus of today's veterinarian Xiao Ming. Technology is developing, and businesses are making progress. I clicked on a new pet ice pad on a treasure, and almost all the same words-polymer gel were written on the filling material.
What is this polymer gel? In layman's terms, it is similar to the cooling gel in the baby antipyretic paste. In the process of fierce competition among peers, some businesses pointed out: Some "black manufacturers" use ice slag ice pads, which are chemical substances in industrial production. If a dog eats it by mistake, it is likely to cause dog poisoning. Died. They claimed that the polymer gel they chose was extracted from tree sap, which is non-toxic, harmless, safe and environmentally friendly, even if it is eaten by mistake.
However, before purchasing, I hope that all owners can keep their eyes open, and don't be greedy for cheap. It is very important to choose a professional gel pack manufacturer.