ORE Pet Natural Recycled Rectangle Dog & Cat Placemat

I was a little worried ordering this at first after reading about the smell. I've ordered other mats in the past that were awful and took months to off-gas their chemical odor (they were relegated outdoors until they did), but the size and color were exactly what I was looking for so figured I would try it. It's a little different than I was expecting - it is a soft rubbery material vs the cork like texture I was expecting (cat owners beware I could see this becoming a scratch mat. Mine has a food and water bowl on it, so no issues for me). As other have said, it is recycled rubber (yea!), and it does have a *light* rubber odor (because it is recycled rubber), but it's not bad. It could use a I was a little worried ordering this at first after reading about the smell. I've ordered other mats in the past that were awful and took months to off-gas their chemical odor (they were relegated outdoors until they did), but the size and color were exactly what I was looking for so figured I would try it. It's a little different than I was expecting - it is a soft rubbery material vs the cork like texture I was expecting (cat owners beware I could see this becoming a scratch mat. Mine has a food and water bowl on it, so no issues for me). As other have said, it is recycled rubber (yea!), and it does have a *light* rubber odor (because it is recycled rubber), but it's not bad. It could use a little time to off-gas, but I only smell it if I put my face up to it (yeah like the cats will when they use the bowls). I am happy with it though and would buy it again. … more

The size is clearly marked in the description, but it lacks any mention of the fact that bowls would have to be 3" in diameter for it to be useful. So maybe a tiny chihuahua or a small cat's food dishes would fit. You folks know I have a large dog. Shouldn't your system have asked if I really wanted this teeny tiny hamster mat?

I got a bit nervous about how this would hold up since there is not a coating over the compressed recycled material and my kitten kneads a lot. However, It is holding up well a month in. Not sure about long-term though

This placemat is attractive, a perfect size for my kitty and the weight keeps it in place! Note: For a small dog this will also work well, but for a medium to large dog you would need a larger mat.

The mat was slip resistant on floor and feeding dish. But it did have a strong rubber odor. Tried airing them out and washing them in cold water per instructions. Odor decreased some, but not enough. I would not order them again.

This mat is definitely made from recycled materials, which is what I wanted. I hope it lasts under the water and food dishes!

These mats stink big time! I threw them out. I was scared that if my dogs lick on it they would get sick!

I was looking for a smaller and skinnier placemat because my apartment is small and I didn’t need a bigger one. I have a kitten. I needed a skinnier one to put it against the wall without it getting in the way Of someone walking through. This one was exactly what I was looking for. The length and width was perfect and I found that it was difficult to find a mat this size so I’m glad I found it on Chewy!

We have used the Dog & Cat Placemat for about two weeks and are happy with it. It is easy to clean and protects the floor from spills. We have small bowls for the cats so it works for us however I would not recommend it for larger bowls, so check the dimensions. PS Chewy is one of the very best for mail orders, I would not change and have started the auto ship for our cat food. Thanks Chewy.