When it is hot out I have a puppy who likes to play with the water. This keeps the floor dry. Excellent for my needs.I don't know what to use this for. It's so floppy, and the sides don't stay up. It's very large though. Maybe someone could use this under a litter box. That wasn't my intent when I bought it though.Great size and perfect for food and water dishesI loved the size of this mat. My dogs bowls fit perfectly with room to spare. No more mess of his food or water. Even when he decides to take food out of his bowl and eat it there's enough room on the mat for him to slobber on.My cat is somewhat messy and will often toss her food around when eating. This keeps EVERYTHING in place. It also literally does not move with anything, it's stuck to the floor.I Love this pet food tray.It is the perfect size for the water and food bowls, it collects spills quickly and efficiently, it's very easy to keep clean.My favorite part is the large size and the "lip" that holds messes in.I needed a mat for my puppy's dog bowl and this silicone mat was perfect. It's large and covers the messes my puppy leaves behind from her food and water bowl. It's easy to clean and stays in place. Good value at $14.99 (price at the time of review). Would recommend!Bought it for our bunny as we give him fruits and vegetables outside his cage so you can eat them whenever he wants. This mat has high edges so the food stays inside the mat and doesn't slip to the floor. It is a good size that our bunny sometimes just sits on it. It is easy to clean as well.