I bought this product to resolve a long-standing issue: my cat had been consistently pooping and occasionally peeing on the carpet in a specific area behind my couch. This went on for 18 months, and no matter how much I cleaned the spot, the behavior persisted—until I tried these scat mats.
The results were immediate! As soon as I placed the mats, my cat stopped soiling the area entirely and started pooping 100% of the time in his litter box. He was already peeing in the box about 50% of the time, and even that has improved. This product has been life-changing for both of us.
I’m soon getting a new desk, and the dining room table I’ve been using as a desk will take the place of these mats. I might leave a few mats underneath the table as an extra deterrent since I won’t really be sitting at it, but I’m hopeful that all the praise I’ve given him for using the litter box will stick. (Though I do wish he would bury his poop!)
Pros:
Affordable and incredibly effective as a temporary training tool.
Easy to set up—I used zip ties to connect the rectangles (not mentioned in the product details but very helpful for creating a stable mat layout).
Perfect for stopping cats from soiling specific problem areas.
Cons:
If you step on the mats, they hurt—though thankfully they don’t pierce the skin.
Walking on the mats can damage them slightly, so they may not last long in high-traffic areas.
Works best on surfaces where you don’t walk often, like tabletops or counters.
Overall, I highly recommend these scat mats for anyone dealing with cats soiling outside the litter box. They are an affordable, effective solution that gets the job done. With proper placement and consistent positive reinforcement, they can be a great tool for training your cat to avoid problem spots!
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