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Petfolio Scat Mat for Cats, 16 × 13 in, 12 Pack

Petfolio Scat Mat for Cats, 16 × 13 in, 12 Pack

#1 in repellent mats

4.0 · 2,438 ratings

$19.99

  • Size16 × 13 × 0.8 in
  • Pack12 mats
  • Coverage≈17.33 sq ft
  • Weight2.1 lb
  • ColorsClear, black

Choose: Clear, 12 mats

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  • 12 mats, 16 × 13 in
  • ≈17.3 sq ft in total
  • 1-inch spikes
  • Clear or black
  • Stickers to fix them in place

Why it works

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Petfolio's best-selling scat mat: twelve 16 × 13 inch panels with 1-inch spikes, about 17 square feet in all. Clear plastic disappears on counters and window sills; the black version blends into mulch and dark furniture.

A scat mat for cats that stays humane

A scat mat for cats doesn't punish — it simply makes a surface unpleasant to stand on, the way a thorny bush does outdoors. The blunt plastic points press on paws without breaking skin, so cats and dogs walk away instead of getting hurt. That's why it works as a training aid: after a few days, most pets avoid the place even when the mat is gone.

Twelve panels connect edge to edge, so you can line a whole counter, ring a potted plant or cover the top of a couch back.

What's in the box and what size to buy

Each panel measures 16 × 13 inches, and the twelve together protect about 17 square feet — enough to keep a cat off a typical kitchen counter and a window sill at the same time. There is no controller and no battery to change: the mat works the moment it lies down, and you remove it just as easily when the habit is gone. Keep the panels flat in a drawer between uses.

Where it goes

Counters, sills, sofa backs.

Plastic spike mats that make counters, beds and flowerpots uncomfortable to walk on.

Good to know

On glossy counters use the stickers on the underside so the mat doesn't slide when a cat lands on its edge.

Sizing chart

ModelSizePackGood for
XL Scat Mat16.5 × 13.4 in per mat10 or 24 matsWhole counters, beds, lawn strips
Classic 12-Pack Scat Mat16 × 13 × 0.8 in12 matsCounters, sills, sofa backs
Uneven-Spike Scat Mat16.5 × 13.2 × 0.9 in12 matsPersistent cats, raccoons in beds
Narrow 12-Pack Scat Mat16 × 8 in per mat12 mats or 13 ft rollSills, shelves, fence tops, railings
Small 18-Pack Scat Mat8.4 × 6.3 × 1 in18 matsInside flowerpots and planters
Scat Mat Strips13.3 × 3.3 in32 stripsCounter fronts, sofa backs, edges

Reviews

4.02,438 ratings
Colorado r.September 12, 2026Classic 12-Pack Scat Mat

Great solution!

This is great! I have a table height media cabinet in front of my wall-mounted TV. Recently my cat would climb up and touch, claw at, the screen. I tried putting aluminum foil on the table, then I tried wetting the foil, but I usually had to resort to shutting him in a bedroom. Today I put this product on the table and I can finally enjoy watching TV with Banjo on my lap. He figured it out immediately, so this is not cruel; just effective.

MatthewAugust 25, 2026Classic 12-Pack Scat Mat

Depends on the Cat

These mats work pretty well for my kittens. The male stays away however the female has managed to walk in between the mats on a couple of occasions. The adhesive dots that come with them aren’t even worth using. I bought some double sided mounting tape to stick them to my granite counters. I think the value is decent for the price, and worth trying if your kitties are a little too curious.

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