Cat Life Hacks

Readers share their best cat tips, from the easiest way to pill a cat to scratching solutions.

Bought some cheap door mats, sprayed them with natural cat nip, and placed them around the house—our cats have never scratched the furniture. We have had three cats in total who have all loved their door mats. We even bought Christmas themed ones so we can change them to suit the season.— Debi Lou

To save our new rugs from kitty scratching I bought a $10 rug and rolled it up backwards. They love to scratch it and my new rugs are safe.— Carla Kilgo

For those old school cat carriers: Turn your cat around backwards. With one hand underneath your kitty on its abdomen, slide him bum first into the carrier. Works every time! —Shannon Robertson

Start harness training in the house for short amounts of time. Once they’re comfortable, start extending it to walks around the yard.— Jessica Keto

Hide pills in liverwurst. And for those high pee-ers use a Rubbermaid tote with a lid and a hole cut out in front. They are taller than any other litter box on the market.— Ramona C Ruhf

Apply liquid meds and supplements on top of foot. They will groom it off.— Alexandra Heep