Life Hacks for Cat Parents!

Life with cats is always interesting!  Because we love them, we could spend lots of money buying them the latest toy, climber, or something else to make them happy.  If you want a happy cat but would rather NOT spend the big bucks, there are some great hacks out there just for cat owners, designed to keep your cat and your wallet happy!  Here are just a few we found:

coleandmarmalade.com has a great list that includes really practical things like using rubber gloves to remove fur from furniture and how to create a puzzle for your cat.  See the full list here!

cats.com has another great list of practical things you can do, like grow your own catnip!  They also suggest leaving your cat carrier out and open to give your cat another fun place to hide and so they get used to being in it, making the next vet visit much less stressful.  See the full cats.com list here!

Wonder why dryer sheets are considered a great cat-owner hack?  Then check out the list from experthometips.com!  They also show you how to make an under-chair hammock for your cat and how to easily pour kibbles from a big bag so you don't make a mess!  Did you know green tea can help reduce litter box smells?  Find out how and see the whole list here.

Does your cat needs some behaviors modified - like scratching the furniture or walking on tables or counters where you rather he wouldn't?  Then check the hacks from brightside.me!  In addition to ideas for stopping cats from doing those things, the list also has some great DIY ideas for cat toys, towers and ladders!  Check out all their ideas here!

Even Psychology Today gets into the act with 25 ways to make your cat happier!  Along with putting an item of your clothing in your cat's carrier to offer them something familiar and comforting, you'll find other great ideas here.    

 

Does your cat like to gnaw on your house plants?  Gardensmart.tv has some ideas on how to save them! 

 

These are just some of the great cat-owner hacks out there.  From super easy - making a great cat toy out of a toilet paper roll - to more involved - building a catio - you'll find them all with an easy search.  

 

How many will you be able to use with your cat?