How to choose a cat litter mat?

Cats are clean animals. But having a litter tray isn't all a pet needs. The fact is that cats, after going to the toilet, tend to bury their waste. Thus, the filler is outside the tray, and also often sticks to the legs of the animal, and then spreads throughout the house. Therefore, to insure yourself against regular cleaning, it is important to purchase a cat litter mat.

Specialty stores offer a variety of tray mats, so it's easy for any owner to get confused when choosing. Consider what points to consider.

• The size. Make sure that the tray fits on the mat without overshooting. It is also necessary to consider the degree of accuracy of trips to the toilet with a cat. If your pet is actively scattering litter around the tray, then it makes sense to purchase a larger product. If the tray is closed, then you can stop at a small size. In this case, the rug will creep alongside, at the entrance.
• Material. The main thing is that the product is safe. Toxic substances in the composition will negatively affect the health of not only the pet, but also the owner. Usually mats are made of microfiber, PVC, rubber. But you should also pay attention to additional characteristics.

• Appearance. This point will be more important for the owner than for the pet.Manufacturers offer models in a variety of colors and designs (beige, red, blue, gray, with mice or cat paws). It is better that the cat rug is in harmony with the general interior of the apartment.

The best option is a product with a two-layer structure. It attracts the owners very much with its characteristics.

• Anti-slip material forms the basis of the water-repellent layer, which is the base. The owner does not need to worry about cat urine on the floor. In addition, this material allows the rug to be firmly attached to the floor.
• An eco-friendly material that also forms the basis of the top layer, the coarse structure. Therefore, the urine and filler remaining after the toilet on the pet's paws are safely cleaned off.
• The rug acts like a trap. The upper porous layer literally captures the remnants of dirt, sand, filler, moisture, after which it all ends up in the lower base layer. Thus, the surface will appear clean. This means that the owner will have to clean much faster and less often.
• The dimensions are also pleasing - 55 by 28 centimeters. Thus, the tray will fit on the product, and the remaining filler will not end up outside of it.
• The two-layer rug is quite easy to care for and store, which is another undoubted plus. The litter is equipped with a special side hole (pocket) through which all the dirt is shaken out. The rug can be washed under the tap and shower, and periodically cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. It is also easy to store, you just need to fold the product in half.

The main manufacturers of these goods are they are the German firm Trixie, the Italian Stefanplast and the Belgian Savic.

• German firm Trixie immediately captivates with its appearance. She suggests that the owner choose a microfiber product in the shape of a cat. Thanks to the special surface, you don't have to worry about the mat slipping, and thanks to the ribbed structure, you can be sure that the pet's paws are free of moisture and filler residues. The product of this German company is suitable for any tray, it is easy to clean and comfortable in size. The only downside is that cat urine stays on the mat.
• Italian rugs Stefanplast made from safe and environmentally friendly materials. Thanks to the rubber surface, the product will be securely attached to any tray. And the ribbed structure will not allow any filler residues to spread outside the mat. Plus, it's easy to clean.
• As for the Belgian Savic rugs, then they are made of PVC and have a soft structure and a relief pattern. Thanks to this, the remains of the filler are gently removed from the pet's legs. The product has an anti-slip coating, which will allow the rug to be firmly fixed in place and prevent the pet from accidentally moving it during active burial of waste in the tray.

Thus, among the variety of models, you can choose a product that will suit every cat and will facilitate the cleaning process for the owner.

See below for an overview of the double cat litter mat.