EIOKIT Silicone Dog Feeding Mat, 24" x 16", waterproof, raised edge

This silicone dog feeding mat measures 24 by 16 inches and is made of silicone in black. A 0.6 inch outer edge runs around it, and the brand gives it for most small and medium-sized pets. It weighs 55 g, so the whole mat is light to lift and move.

What the mat holds and how the raised edge works

The silicone surface takes cat or dog bowls, feeders, water dispensers, stands, holders and dishes, so one mat can sit under the whole feeding setup. The raised outer edge is shaped to keep dirt on the mat rather than on the floor beneath it.

• The mat rolls up, which makes it compact to pack for travel or visits.
• At the door it works as a shoe mat.
• Under the sink it serves as a tray for stored items.
• It can also be laid out as a children's painting mat.

Which pets and bowls does the silicone dog feeding mat suit?

How big is the mat?

It is 24 inches long and 16 inches wide, which leaves room for a bowl, feeder or stand plus the space around it.

What size pets is it for?

The brand lists it for most small and medium-sized pets, so a large dog is outside the stated range.

Which bowls can go on it?

Bowls, feeders, water dispensers, stands, holders and dishes can all sit on the mat, in either a cat or a dog setup.

How high is the edge?

The outer edge stands 0.6 inch high, so anything that sits inside that height stays within the mat's rim.

What to check before you buy

Measure the floor space where the bowls go: the mat needs a 24 by 16 inch area, so a narrower spot will not take it flat. Check the footprint of your bowl, feeder or stand against those two dimensions, since a wider one runs past the silicone surface.

If you feed a large dog, the brand's stated range of most small and medium-sized pets does not cover it. The edge is 0.6 inch high, so a bowl that must sit inside the rim needs a base that fits within that height.