First Nights Kit — Heartbeat Plush + Lick Mat
Two calming tools, one box: the heartbeat for the nights, the lick mat for the days — and $5 less than buying them separately.
Prefer just the plush? It's $34.99 on its own →
A new pet's stress has two shapes: the quiet-house nights and the too-much-energy days. The kit covers both — the Heartbeat Plush is the warm body with a pulse they curl into after lights-out, and the 2-in-1 Lick Mat turns restless daytime energy into a calm, licking wind-down. Comfort and company, not a cure — one box, one guarantee, $5 saved.
Heartbeat Plush ($34.99 alone): 35 cm snuggle-soft body with a removable, battery-powered heartbeat module. 2-in-1 Lick Mat & Treat Puzzle ($19.99 alone): textured mat that soothes through licking and doubles as a slow feeder. Together: $49.99 — you save $5.
Daytime: spread something lickable on the mat (peanut butter, wet food — freeze it for longer sessions) and let licking do its calming work. Night: pop the heartbeat module into the plush and tuck it into the crate or bed. Mat rinses clean; module pops out. That's the whole system.
Ordered → ships in 1–2 days → arrives in about 7–14 days, tracked the whole way — items may arrive in separate packages. The 30-day happiness guarantee covers the whole kit.
COMPLETE THE CALM
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WHY ONE TOY ISN'T ENOUGH
A new pet's stress runs on two clocks. At night it's the quiet — no littermates, no pulse, no warm pile — and that's when the crying starts. By day it's the opposite: too much energy, nothing to do with it, and a house full of chewable mistakes. One toy can't fix both. The kit splits the job: the Heartbeat Plush stands in for the huddle after lights-out — a soft body and a steady pulse that says you're not alone — while the 2-in-1 Lick Mat gives daytime energy a natural outlet (licking is one of the most reliable self-soothers dogs have). It won't replace you — but it makes the whole first week gentler, around the clock.
★★★★★ "The flat one holds peanut butter. The soft one holds me. Departments should communicate this well everywhere."
MellowPaw staff pet, not a customer. Real reviews live below — we keep them honest.
Honest sourcing: no invented percentages here — just what the products do. The heartbeat is a soft mechanical pulse from a battery module, licking helps settle most (not all) dogs, and these are comfort aids, not medical treatments; persistent anxiety is a conversation for your vet. We'd rather under-promise.
One Kit, Both Halves of the Day
🌙 Real-Feel Heartbeat
A gentle, rhythmic pulse like a littermate's — so the dark doesn't feel empty.
🌙 Big Enough to Curl Into
35 cm of snuggle-soft body — the huddle-sized companion a small toy can't be.
🌙 Makes the Crate a Den
Tucks into the crate or bed — the fastest way to turn lights-out from lonely to cozy.
☀️ Licking = Built-In Calm
Spread something tasty on the mat — licking is one of the most reliable ways dogs settle themselves.
☀️ Slows the Gulpers
The 2-in-1 texture doubles as a slow feeder — calmer meals, fewer zoomies after.
☀️ Easy to Live With
Mat rinses clean in seconds; the heartbeat module pops out for quiet time. No apps, no fuss.
The First Week, Actually
Honest expectations — every pet settles at their own pace. Here's the routine most new-pet homes fall into.
Day 1
The Arrival
A Job for the Nose and Tongue
Everything's strange. The lick mat gives that nervous energy something to do while they learn the room — and the plush waits in the crate for tonight.
Nights 1–7
Finding the Heartbeat
They Start Seeking It Out
Most pets begin curling into the plush on their own — the steady pulse reads as company, not object.
Week 2+
The New Normal
Day and Night, Settled
Mat after breakfast, plush after lights-out — the routine holds, the crate is a den, and everyone sleeps.
Day 1
The Arrival
A Job for the Nose and Tongue
Everything's strange. The lick mat gives that nervous energy something to do while they learn the room — and the plush waits in the crate for tonight.
Nights 1–7
Finding the Heartbeat
They Start Seeking It Out
Most pets begin curling into the plush on their own — the steady pulse reads as company, not object.
Week 2+
The New Normal
Day and Night, Settled
Mat after breakfast, plush after lights-out — the routine holds, the crate is a den, and everyone sleeps.
Why the Kit Beats Any Single Toy
One toy fights half the problem. The kit covers the whole day — for $5 less than buying the pair separately.
| First Nights Kit | A single toy | |
|---|---|---|
| Company for the dark (heartbeat) | ||
| A calm outlet for the day (licking) | ||
| Eases the first night home | ||
| Helps with crate training AND mealtimes | ||
| One 30-day guarantee covers everything | ||
| $5 cheaper than buying separately |
The Quality Control Department Reports
Answers to Your Honest Questions
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Will it actually calm my pet?
The kit gives comfort and company on both clocks — a heartbeat to settle against at night, licking to unwind by day. Most pets respond; some take a few nights to bond. Comfort aids, not medical treatment.
Can I buy just the plush?
Yes — the Heartbeat Plush is $34.99 on its own. The kit adds the 2-in-1 Lick Mat and saves you $5 vs buying separately.
How does the heartbeat work?
A small battery-powered module tucks into a pouch inside the plush and gives off a gentle, steady pulse. It's removable for washing or quiet time — no apps, no cords.
What do I put on the lick mat?
Anything lickable and dog-safe — peanut butter (xylitol-free), plain yogurt, wet food. Freeze it for longer sessions. It rinses clean in seconds, and the texture doubles as a slow feeder.
How fast is shipping?
Ships in 1–2 days and arrives in about 7–14 days, tracked — items may arrive in separate packages.
What if it doesn't help?
Our 30-day happiness guarantee covers the whole kit: if you or your pet aren't happy, you get your money back. No hoops, no restocking fees.
