What Makes a Feeding Mat Perfect for Your Cat & You?

Having a basic understanding of what makes a good feeding mat is important when making your final decision, and we’ve detailed everything you need to know.

Cats are mistaken for being fussy, but they simply like optimum levels of comfort and clean spaces they love to dirty again. Cat food mats provide a comfortable surface for your furry friends to enjoy their meals while giving you the means to easily clean any mess or water spills.

The benefits are tangible and if you choose the right design and material, and if you know what to look for and what to avoid, you’re well on your way to enjoying this new household item, with stylish and chic choices and designs.

The Best Cat Food Mats & Important Features to Consider

Your needs will depend on the space you have to work with, the size of your cats, and how many bowls you want to put down, as well as the type of material used, and if it’s easy to clean.

Here are the 6 main features to consider when choosing your cat food mat:

1. Is It The Right Material?

The right type of material and the quality is one of the most important features to weigh up, with many options available like silicone, rubber, etc.

The best type of material to use on both hardwood floors and tiles is Polyester and polyurethane mats, because of the highly absorbent and fast-drying material. While other material types work, many have found these to be cost-efficient and highly effective at containing water spills and mess.

2. Is It Pet-Safe?

It’s always best to ensure any pet product you get is non-toxic and pet-friendly. Check for approval by the FDA for pet safety and other regulatory checkmarks.

Your cat will be drinking and eating near the feeding mat, and it’s always best to take extra precautions to ensure you source your cat food mats from a reliable supplier.

3. Is It The Right Size?

Size depends on the need, and often more than one mat will be needed if you have more than one cat. Kittens are also much messier and leave a trail of mess everywhere when they eat, making bigger food mats preferable and much easier for you as the pet owner.

Food and water bowls almost always go together and your cat food mat should try to accommodate both bowls. Having more than one cat will also extend how many cat food mats you’ll need.

4. Is It Non-Slip?

Cat food mats that are non-slip will keep your cat from bunching up the material and moving it around as they eat. Keeping the mat in place with a non-slip lining will prevent accidents and big spills if your cat suddenly dashes away in a hurry.

5. Is It Easy To Clean?

Whether your cat is a delicate eater and hardly ever spills, the area you feed your cats will get dirty often, which makes it essential to have a design you can quickly wipe and conveniently clean.

Dishwasher/washing machine-friendly cat food mats are ideal because you simply need to pop a load on and the cleaning process is nearly complete. The best choice is a quick under-the-tap wash will work with the right material.

6. Is It The Right Design?

While this factor is only for you as a pet owner, it’s still a very important factor to consider: does the size you want have the right design for your home decor?

Our stylish and chic designs give you all the power to choose, by letting you fit the decor of your home. Just because style is not ‘practical’, does not mean it’s not a priority.

Comfort And Convenience

It’s not a simple case of getting the first feeding mat available, not if you want to make sure you and your cat reap all the possible benefits of a good quality feeding mat that matches the personality and decor of your home – function and finesse merging into one.