A mat may help collect some litter around the exit, but it should not make the tray harder to reach. Look at where your cat actually steps when leaving, then assess the mat's surface, size and cleaning routine.
Follow the natural exit
Observe whether the cat steps forward, turns or jumps away from the opening. Position any suitable mat without forcing a narrow route or blocking another resource. Do not reduce the cat's available space simply to catch more granules.
Check the surface response
Some cats avoid unfamiliar textures. Let the cat approach voluntarily and keep access to a suitable tray straightforward. If the mat becomes an obstacle, reconsider it rather than forcing the cat to walk across it.
Protect the equipment's intended position
Do not put an automatic unit on an extra mat unless its instructions permit it. Added softness or unevenness may conflict with the intended setup. The Bothy's visible slatted step is a product feature, but it does not establish that every additional mat is compatible.
Make cleaning manageable
Choose an appropriate surface that can be cleaned as instructed, and check underneath for escaped litter or moisture. Remove debris regularly. A mat does not replace cleaning the tray itself or investigating a sudden toileting change.
Review The Bothy's entrance and care requirements before adding accessories. For any tray, keep the cat's approach and your cleaning access in the same plan.
