Does your senior cat have trouble going up and down the stairs? If the stairs are too steep or slippery for your cat, then you can help her out by adding carpeting to the stairs. The carpet can give your cat the grip she needs to keep her balance and move smoothly up and down the stairs. Many home goods stores sale carpet pieces or carpet steps, which are pieces of carpet specifically cut and made to go on a step. They usually come in packs of 12 to 15 pieces. If you go this route, make sure you either nail the piece of carpet down or use a glue or strong adhesive to attach the carpet to each step on the stairs to ensure that you nor your cat slips when going up and down. For more tips and suggestions on how to make the stairs safer for your cat, call your veterinarian East Dallas, TX.