Gorilla Grip Dog Food Mat 18.5 x 11.5 Inches

Best use cases

For households where a dog or cat tends to splash water, scatter kibble, or leave food around the bowl, this silicone mat offers a defined spot for mealtime mess. Its 18.5 x 11.5-inch size is suited to a compact feeding area, and the raised edge is intended to keep spills from spreading straight onto the floor. It can also go beneath a pet fountain, raised feeder, automatic feeder, or litter box, so its use isn’t limited to a pair of bowls.

Picture setting a water bowl near a food bowl on a kitchen floor: the mat creates one contained surface beneath both, while the raised dots on top are designed to help keep bowls from sliding around. It’s a great fit if you want a waterproof barrier without moving to a larger feeding station or a bulky floor covering.

Product specs

The mat is made from 100% waterproof, BPA-free, food-grade silicone. It measures 18.5 x 11.5 inches, with a raised edge that is 1/8 inch thick. The top has raised dots and a slip-resistant design, while the backing is intended to help the mat stay in place. It is listed in gray and described for use with cats and dogs.

The practical distinction from a plain, flat placemat is the raised perimeter: it gives spilled water and scattered food a boundary rather than leaving the surface entirely open at the edges. Still, that edge is not a guarantee that every splash or spill will stay contained, especially if mess reaches beyond the mat. Without having tried it, the useful takeaway is the combination of a waterproof surface and a raised lip, not a promise of a spotless feeding area.

Where it shines

This design makes the most sense when the problem is localized mess around a bowl, rather than a need to cover a broad section of floor. A smaller mat can be easier to position beside a cabinet or in a tight feeding nook, while a larger mat or wider floor protector may suit multiple bowls, a sprawling feeder setup, or pets that scatter food over a wider area. The listed dimensions are the main constraint here: measure the space your bowls and any splash zone actually occupy before choosing it.

The brand also describes the mat as useful under cat fountains, feeders, and litter boxes. That gives it some flexibility if you want one silicone surface for different pet areas, though the same footprint still applies. The slip-resistant top and backing are useful design details for keeping the setup orderly, but they shouldn’t be taken to mean bowls cannot move at all. It may not suit you if you need coverage beyond its 18.5 x 11.5-inch area or want a mat with a larger spill-catching zone.

Final verdict

Choose this Gorilla Grip mat when you want a compact, waterproof feeding surface with a raised edge and a design intended to help keep bowls in place. Its strongest case is everyday cleanup around one small feeding spot, with possible use beneath other pet equipment. If your pet’s mess routinely spreads widely, or your feeding arrangement needs more floor coverage, a larger mat is the more sensible direction. The listed size makes this a focused barrier, not a whole-area floor protector.