I've tried the pet store sprays and squirting them with water as well.
2006-11-11 04:27:27 · 14 answers · asked by indiana girl 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have exactly the same problem,so this year I'm getting myself a Super Soaker 3000.I've had it with these kids.
2006-11-11 04:59:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The key to solving the problem is difficult do to the relative infrequent visists from the Christmas tree, the best ideas are to place a reflective material that will make the cat nervous or scared around the tree, another suggestion is to suround the tree with a mat that cats do not like to walk on. you can also look to the types of ornaments that you hang on your tree as these could and do attract attention the attention of cats. My cats have not caused any problems with our trees in years since I allowed them to knock it over and get scared. The most they do now is run by and knock low hanging ornaments off the tree, and by christmas there are so many presents under the tree that the cats cannot do this. Some suggested reading on optionsto use for behavior modification can be found by reading Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor, this book is the foundation of all animal behavior modification techniques, developed over the years. for other sugestions on Animal Behavior try Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin and Caterine Johnson. These to books can help you understand why animals do what they do and how to effectivly modify their behavior.
if you still cannot work out the issues talk to your veterinarian for a recomended cat trainer in your area.
2006-11-11 05:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by reispinscher 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My cats do an similar ingredient. We tried each and every thing we ultimately ended up having to tie the tree to the wall to save it from falling over even as the cats climb it. And after we see them contained in the tree we get them out of the tree and delivers them a company "NO". there is not a lot else you may do. perhaps spray the bottom 0.5 of the tree with a twig that tastes/smells undesirable to cats.
2016-11-29 00:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by cutburth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for the truth there is absolutely no way to keep a cat away or out of the Christmas tree, because cats like the shine, shape, and tinsel on a tree and want to play with it. the only thing you can do is to tie the tree to the wall so if the cat tries to climb the tree it won't fall over.i really hope this helps you.
2006-11-11 09:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Bob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is physically impossible to keep cats out of a Christmas tree. Just make it difficult to tip over! Weighing it down is your best bet if you can't tie it to the ceiling. Another trick my mom always uses is to buy plastic christmas ornaments instead of glass so you don't have to buy more each year, and to use string hangers instead of wire so cats have a hard time hurting themselves. Hang all the ornaments high enough that the cats won't be able to play with them from ground level.
2006-11-11 04:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by Wise1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the best thing in the world for saving your tree. It's called ScatMat. It has a pressure sensitive static charge. When an animal steps on it it gives a static shock and they won't walk on it. It has 3 levels...the lowest is for most cats. And it runs on batteries.
I stepped on it myself to make sure it wasn't too painful. It's not bad at all but cats don't like it so they stay away....usually only touching it once. I have one cat that will walk across it on the lowest level, just hisses at each step so you know its not too painful for them. She's always stubborn.
It's much safer then the cat climbing the tree and knocking it over or breaking bulbs and getting in the glass or chewing the wires on the lights.
2006-11-11 06:07:47 · answer #6 · answered by honey 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, this may sound really bad but read it all before you laugh. I always had that problem so one day i took a couple of candles and lit them, (far enough away so the tree doesnt catch fire), but where the cat has to pass it to get to the tree. Most cats (and dogs) for that matter dont like fire and/or the heat from the fire. They may see the candle and be more interested in that because its bright and its in reach and when their noses get close enough to feel the heat(it wont burn them, unless their stupid) they will back off and probably not go near it again. well good luck.
2006-11-11 05:26:53 · answer #7 · answered by stephanie_kittie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hide the Christmas tree or the cats!!
2006-11-11 05:38:46 · answer #8 · answered by chami 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
um my cats do the same thing all i have to do is put these little shaker things a round the tree and they dont want anyhting to do with them so they stay away
but of course tin foil may work.........
2006-11-11 04:59:05 · answer #9 · answered by Live.To.Love. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes tinfoil is the way to go they don't like to walk on it plus its great to put around any planters that are on the floor , it keeps them out of the dirt and don't want to use it as a litter box
2006-11-11 04:34:54 · answer #10 · answered by Suz M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋