Christmas Tree When You Have Cats

If you have a cat you don t need us to tell you how challenging it can be to keep your cat out of restricted areas of the house.

Christmas tree when you have cats. Cats dislike the smell of citrus. 3 use repellent smells and textures to keep your cat away from the tree. Cat proof christmas trees at a glance. No where in reach cats will not have access to it.

Wrapping to the tree like rope this i can understand and would depend on the cat so i will remove it. Tacked on to the wall i e. Modernized charlie brown christmas tree. Real trees are awesome i know but pine needles can be dangerous for cats who love to chew foreign objects.

1 cats can cause a lot of problems if they play with christmas trees but you can take precautions. Climbing the tree can cause it to topple tree water that contains preservatives can be toxic tinsel can clog digestive systems and ornaments are basically fragile cat toys. You can easily find a fake tree that still looks realistic and you can use it year after year. If ingested they can pose a serious health risk.

Try an orange or lemon scented room deodorizer near the tree maybe attached to the trunk. This will deter your kitty without leaving a noticeable odor to human noses. Some people also use aspirin to extend the life of their tree do not do this if you have cats. Cats are slinky little creatures.

If you don t want to deal with uncovering and recovering the opening every time you water your tree invest in a christmas tree funnel that can easily be hidden in the back branches and makes watering much easier. So even though you have set up a nice little perimeter around the christmas tree to keep them out cats have a way of squeezing through anyway or leaping over the obstacles. Or you might try a citrus spray as cats are repelled by citrus odor too. Consider a fake one.

If you keep a tree in your home don t use tree preservatives which can contain high concentrations of fertilizer that will be dangerous if your cat takes a drink of tree water. Keeping pets away from your beautiful christmas tree isn t easy. Spray your christmas tree with a cat repellant spray that you can purchase at your local pet supply store. 2 cats can get hurt sick or worse if they eat treated tree water tinsel pine needles or glass ornaments.

This is especially true if you use a fertilizer or tree preserver in the water yes even the so called pet friendly ones. Coddled critters wants to share some tips and suggestions you your tree your dog and your cat can coexist through the holidays.