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Litter Mat Sizing and Placement

A mat works by geometry as much as by material. This page pairs mats to tray footprints and rooms, and turns the pairing into bundle SKUs.

The material comparison of mats lives in the mat material guide; this page covers the decisions buyers actually make at the shelf: which size, which shape, where it sits. A mat that is smaller than the scatter pattern reads as decoration; one that is sized to the exit path reads as a solution.

Sizing by tray type

Tray typeMat coverage logicReference approach
Open-top trayCover the exit face and both sides of the entryWider than the tray, extending one cat-length out
Covered / hoodedFront of the entry, full flap swing clearanceFlap must not catch on the mat edge
Automatic with drawerEntry side plus drawer-service sideTwo zones; consider a runner shape
Furniture cabinetInside the cavity plus the exterior landingInterior mat catches the first hop

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The bundle logic

Mats are the highest-attach accessory in the line because every tray needs one and none is included. Size the mat line to your own tray footprints, bundle the matching mat as a one-click option on every box listing, and state the pair on the insert card. The ecosystem framing is in the accessories ecosystem guide, and the category specs in the mats and accessories page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much bigger than the tray should a mat be?
Enough to cover the landing zone beyond the entry, typically extending well past the exit face; the exact pairing is sized to your tray footprints.
Can one mat size serve the whole line?
Usually two sizes cover it: one for standard trays and one for large or double-access setups.
Should the mat go inside a furniture cabinet too?
An interior mat catches the first hop and protects the cabinet floor; it is a common included accessory in furniture bundles.

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