| 摘要 |
A mat (10) for an animal has an elastomeric body having a ground-engaging underside and a top side (12), the mat (10) having a head end (14) and a tail end (16). The top side (12) has a generally planar area (22) on which an animal may rest in use, and a portion of the generally planar area towards the head end (14) is bounded on either side (18, 20) and across the head end (14) thereof by a barrier (32) integrally formed with the elastomeric material of the mat. The barrier (32) projects upwardly above the generally planar area (22), and defines a pair of arms (36, 38) extending on either side of the bounded portion. The configuration of the mat (10) encourages an animal to rest correctly on the mat, increasing comfort and reducing the chance of injury, while also avoiding the problems of hygiene and installation difficulties associated with known mats and their accessories. |
