Petfolio scat mat for cats
A scat mat for cats is a panel of soft plastic spikes that makes a surface unpleasant to walk on. Petfolio makes it in five shapes, so there is a mat for every counter, flowerpot, sill and sofa back.
Sizing chart
| Model | Size | Pack | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL Scat Mat | 16.5 × 13.4 in per mat | 10 or 24 mats | Whole counters, beds, lawn strips |
| Classic 12-Pack Scat Mat | 16 × 13 × 0.8 in | 12 mats | Counters, sills, sofa backs |
| Uneven-Spike Scat Mat | 16.5 × 13.2 × 0.9 in | 12 mats | Persistent cats, raccoons in beds |
| Narrow 12-Pack Scat Mat | 16 × 8 in per mat | 12 mats or 13 ft roll | Sills, shelves, fence tops, railings |
| Small 18-Pack Scat Mat | 8.4 × 6.3 × 1 in | 18 mats | Inside flowerpots and planters |
| Scat Mat Strips | 13.3 × 3.3 in | 32 strips | Counter fronts, sofa backs, edges |
What's in each scat mat set
Every set is plain polypropylene: no controller, no batteries, no cables, nothing to switch on. A Petfolio scat mat for cats measures from 8.4 × 6.3 inches for a flowerpot to 16.5 × 13.4 inches for a counter, and the larger packs add garden staples and zip ties so the mats keep their place outdoors.
Pick the size that covers the spot
Measure the surface you want to protect and choose the size that covers it with no gaps — a cat will find the one bare strip. Twelve 16 × 13 inch panels protect about 17 square feet; the 13 ft roll covers a long sill or fence top in one piece.
Keep it, then remove it
Leave the mats in place for one to two weeks so the habit changes, then remove one panel at a time. If the cat comes back, put the mats down again for a few more days. Rinse them with water and keep them for the next trouble spot.
About scat mats
How does a scat mat for cats work?
Cats dislike the feel of the spikes under their paws and step away. With the mat in place for a week or two, most cats learn to avoid the spot.
Will a scat mat hurt my cat?
No. The spikes are blunt, flexible polypropylene. They make the surface uncomfortable, not painful — a humane deterrent that leaves no marks on paws.
Can I use a scat mat outdoors?
Yes. The plastic handles rain and sun; push the included garden staples through the holes to hold it in soil or lawn.
Clear or black?
Clear disappears on counters and sills; black blends into mulch, soil and dark furniture.
Do they work on dogs and other animals?
They keep dogs off couches and out of flower beds, and help with raccoons and squirrels in gardens.