Welcome to the world of litter mats. Depending on the type of litter box and litter you have chosen for your cat, you may not want to live without a litter mat. You may be walking on the beach in your own home.
The mat is made to collect the litter caught between the cat’s paws as it exits a litter box, deflecting the litter and keeping it from being kicked outside the area. It saves you time and energy and keeps the area sanitary.
Cats have their own unique personalities and some adapt to litter mats immediately while others will hop over them. Once a cat is comfortable with the mat you choose, some will actually use the surface to clean the litter from their paws on their own.
The litter mats vary in color, type and size. Some are hard quality plastic which is quite durable and will last for years. Others are made of a soft spongy type of material. Some have a tray beneath an open grillwork.
The collected litter can be disposed of or reused. The mats can be cleaned easily by vacuuming or shaking off the litter. You can also wash off the litter with water, preferably outdoors, so the litter doesn’t have to maneuver down any indoor drains. I have access to an outdoor water hose and occasionally will use a scrub brush and soap.
Cat litter mats promote better hygiene for both the cat and the owner and we know you will be pleased with your choice.
All of the litter mats listed below were reviewed and ranked with 4 or 5 stars.
GeniePaws 3 Pack Gray
(ASIN:B001HKUK9S) Soft cushy rubber, no dimensions/weight are given.
These mats are designed to work with the CatGenie Automatic litter box Although they don’t actually interlock side to side instead of in a row, which I would prefer, they do a good job of collecting litter as my cat exits the box says Mazie’s owner.
LitterMaid Litter Box Carpet by LitterMaid
Model LMC 100, Fiber and foam, 7.5 x 17 x 4.5 inches at 2.2 lbs. (ASIN: B00023XCYG)
Developed to fit under the LitterMaid automatic litter box, this carpet holds litter extremely well. No more walking on tracked litter according to this reviewer. Her cat also uses it as a scratching mat.
Omega Paw Paw Cleaning Litter Mat – Tan by Omega
Soft and flexible, shaped like a cat’s paw with ridges to collect the litter. 8 oz., 13 x 16 x 2/7 inches Model LM- Silver(ASIN: B0002AQQ56)
Size can matter depending on the size of your litter box. One reviewer placed the mat a couple of inches away from the box so the cats won’t try to hop over it. It works for her.
ScoopFree Anti-Tracking Carpet by Brilliant Pet
(ASIN: B000P75U9O) 1.3 lbs, dimensions were not offered but it is average size. This can only be shipped within the US and cannot be combined with other orders.
This mat was designed to work with the ScoopFree Automatic Litter Box. It’s a simple plastic mat but it reduces the litter left by cats as they exit the unit according to Rupert’s owner. And Rupert is messy.
Litter Mat by Cat Claws – rectangle grassy carpet 30 x 26 inches (ASIN: B000ABANLA)
Sadie’s owner thought this mat was a great buy. She vacuums it once a week but you can shake it out. A few granules escape now and then.
SageKing Soft Touch Track Mat
Color: Assorted – soft touch plastic rectangle with rounded corners & separate grate. 1.5 x 18 x 13 inches, 1.7 lbs. (ASIN: B000QS10A1)
This professional pet sitter and cat owner has tried many ways to control litter. She loves this mat with its grate since it catches most of the litter stuck on the cat’s.
ScoopFree Anti-Tracking Carpet by Brilliant Pet
(ASIN: B000P75U9O) 1.3 lbs, dimensions were not offered but it is average size. This can only be shipped within the US and cannot be combined with other orders.
This mat was designed to work with the ScoopFree Automatic Litter Box. It’s a simple plastic mat but it reduces the litter left by cats as they exit the unit according to Rupert’s owner. And Rupert is messy.
The bottom line is that we want cats in our midst but we prefer them without the mess and the fuss and the terrible odor that is ever so difficult to get rid of. If that is contrary to unconditional love, so be it!