How to choose a cat toilet mat?

Cats are clean animals. But the presence of a tray with a filler is not all that is necessary for a pet. The fact is that cats after going to the toilet tend to bury their waste. Thus, the filler is outside the tray, and often sticks to the legs of the animal, and then spreads throughout the house. Therefore, in order to insure yourself against regular cleaning, it is important to purchase a cat toilet mat.

Specialized stores offer many rugs under the tray, so it’s easy for any owner to get confused when choosing. Consider what points to consider.

• The size. It is necessary that the tray fits on the mat without going beyond it. It is also necessary to take into account the degree of accuracy of going to the cat’s toilet. If the pet is actively scattering the filler around the tray, then it makes sense to purchase a larger product. If the tray is closed, you can stop at a small size. The rug in this case will lie 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 item will be important more for the owner than for the pet.Manufacturers offer models of various colors and design options (beige, red, blue, gray, with drawings of mice or cat's legs). It is better that the cat mat is in harmony with the overall interior of the apartment.

The best option is a product with a two-layer structure. It is very attractive hosts with its characteristics.

• Anti-slip material is the basis of the water-repellent layer, which is the base. The owner does not need to worry that cat urine will be on the floor. In addition, this material allows the rug to firmly fix on the floor.
• Eco-friendly material, which also underlies the top layer, large structure. Therefore, the urine and filler remaining after the toilet on the pet's paws are safely cleaned off.
• The mat acts on the principle of a trap. The upper porous layer literally captures the remains of dirt, sand, filler, moisture, after which all this is in the lower base layer. Thus, the surface will look clean. So, the owner will have to clean much faster and less often.
• The sizes are also pleasing - 55 by 28 centimeters. Thus, a tray will fit on the product, and the remnants of the filler will not be outside.
• The two-layer mat is quite easy to care for and storage, which is another undoubted advantage. The litter is equipped with a special side hole (pocket) through which all dirt is shaken out. You can wash the mat under the tap and shower, and periodically clean it with a vacuum cleaner. It is also easy to store it, just fold the product in half.

The main manufacturers of these products are these are the German company Trixie, the Italian Stefanplast and the Belgian Savic.

• German company Trixie immediately conquers the appearance. She suggests the owner to 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 to clean the pet’s paws of moisture and residual filler. The product of this German company is suitable for any tray, it is easy to care for and comfortable in size. The only negative can be considered as the fact that cat urine remains on the rug.
• Italian rugs Stefanplast made from safe and environmentally friendly materials. Thanks to the rubber surface, the product will securely fasten near any tray. A ribbed structure will not allow to spread the remnants of the filler outside the mat. Moreover, it is easy to wash.
• As for the Belgian rugs Savic, then they are made of PVC and are distinguished by their soft structure and embossed pattern. Due to this, the remnants of the filler are carefully removed from the pet's paws. The product has an anti-slip coating, which will allow the rug to firmly fix in place and not allow the pet to accidentally move it during active landfills in the tray.

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

See below for an overview of the double cat rug.