I'm looking for something to use under litter boxes to protect carpet




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Hillela G. on Feb 05, 2017
You can get some fun litter box mats: http://petslady.com/articles/litter_mats_61309Helpful Reply -
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Janet Pizaro on Feb 05, 2017
I would get a micro-fiber dish drying mat.Helpful Reply -
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MN Mom on Feb 05, 2017
How about a boot mat with a low lip to contain any litter that might get kicked out? Could help keep the area cleaner and protect your floor as well. The mat could be easily dumped out and washed if need be.Helpful Reply -
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Don on Feb 06, 2017
Even though I don't know if you have covered or open boxes; a rubber mat that overlaps the little box litter by at least a foot. If the box is closed in that of course requires less coverage.One that also has some type of raised pattern to allow the cats to walk and lose the litter sticking to their feet before leaving the mat.We still found one of our cats seemed to have dragged the litter into other rooms before depositing the debris. Eventually went full outdoor cats and now they come and go and no little boxes. Of course our street is slow/little traffic so, they are fairly safe.Helpful Reply -
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Chatycms on Feb 06, 2017
Dollar stores carry cat litter rubber pads in my area. They come in half rounds which I use in the front of the litter and in rectangles which I use under the box.Helpful Reply -
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Barbara on Feb 07, 2017
I love the cost, I am fighting with the expensive ones I just bought. What Dollar store do you go to?Helpful Reply -
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Elizabeth Michels Pinizzotto on Feb 07, 2017
this will sound strange but I use a hot water heater tray. they come in round or square, different sizes. Some are metal, some are plastic - fairly inexpensive and easy to clean.Helpful Reply -
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Joa7107555 on Feb 07, 2017
I put down a transparent sheet of plastic, (2mm thick painters drop cloth style) much bigger than the litter box on the carpet. I then put a regular sized heavy cotton bath mat in front of the box. I pre-cut several plastic sheets to have them on hand in case they get soiled. Cheap enough, and the cotton bath mat can go into the washer. My cat sometimes goes all 4 paws into the box, but then pees on the outside, so the plastic sheet has been very practical.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Barbara on Feb 07, 2017
Thank YOuHelpful Reply -
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Mary jones on Feb 08, 2017
Oh, have you tried a dog? They go outside the house. They are also so very happy to see you and will do anything to please you! They WANT to please you as well.Helpful Reply- See 4 previous
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Joa7107555 on Feb 08, 2017
That is a good idea !Helpful Reply -
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DB on Feb 08, 2017
Plastic to protect the carpet and then top that with fake astro turf. The roughness of the "grass" will clean the cats feet as (s)he exits and trap the litter sack to pawsHelpful Reply -
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Joseph on Feb 09, 2017
Just buy a storage container use the container for toys or choose and use the lid for the litter boxHelpful Reply -
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JCEllis on Feb 10, 2017
I used an old bathtub, non slip mat.Helpful Reply -
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Gammaconley on Feb 11, 2017
I have a dog crate that has a removable tray for the bottom. When the cat came into the family, all of a sudden we had litter flying daily. I slid the tray from the dog crate under the box and it catches more than it misses. Worked out great. If I need the crate for any reason, I just pad the bottom with a blanket cuz the tray works so good for the litter. You can find them at garage sales and Estate sales all the time!Helpful Reply -
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Marie on Feb 13, 2017
Our cat got into tossing litter all over the room. It would fly clear across the room. I knew I had to do something. I was going to make a screen to block it as she kicked. My husband had another idea. He made a frame and we stapled and glued the foam board I had bought for the screen tot he sides and bottom. I decided to make a top and glued some thin strips of lightweight wood so it wouldn't fold in on itself if she jumped on top. To decorate we used contact paper, a dowel and a patch of material to give her privacy. We still find some litter which naturally falls off her feet in the carpet outside the door but the flying litter is now contained. She couldn't wait to use her chateau! She was trying to get in before I had her litter box set in there.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Dfm on Feb 16, 2017
I've got 3 of my litter boxes hidden under a folding table, sitting an a clear plastic sheeting- that's because some one in the past history of this 50's fixer used asbestos tile, then put down carpet. i sew, so i made a skirt for the table and Velcro'd it to the table underside. 3 boxes 2 cats. and a smaller one in the crate with the eating disorder cat. my vet recommend a box for each cat plus 1 spare.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Kbl27048700 on Jul 02, 2017
Get a roll of precut vinyl flooring at Home Depot or Lowe's . Cut to fit your area and put on top of the carpet. It's thicker than plastic sheeting. To protect and keep the edges down, you can put the thick rubber out door entry mats on the edges. Add other litter box mats or rugs to stop the tracking. My cats sometimes pee out the entrance to the storage container boxes, so need the protection there too.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Barb on Jul 04, 2017
If you have left over piece of carpeting left over cut to the size of the area you need it for and have the edges bound at any carpet store for around $15 this way it blends in. Or here are some other picture ideas. I hope I was helpful to you. HAPPY 4TH OF JULYHelpful Reply -
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Barb on Jul 04, 2017
Sorry forgot to clued the pictureHelpful Reply -
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Darald on Jun 23, 2018
I use a washing machine drain pan. Fits both litter boxes for my 2 cats.Helpful Reply -
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