cats & Christmas trees?

Question

This is what my cat was doing when I woke up this morning. How can I be mad at him? http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2449809560098625606IvWmad

Answer 1

Ohhhh what a sweet baby! Adorable photo =D

Answer 2

It is dangerous to let your cat around your Christmas tree without supervision.
Be careful with tinsel, if you must have it on your tree, place it at the top of the tree where the cat is less likely to be able to get at it. Tinsel can be caught around the base or move down to the intestines & stomach & cause a blockage, which will result in emergency (and costly) surgery to remove it. A safer alternative are the strands of beads. Ornaments should be securely attached to the tree to prevent them being knocked off. Also place delicate ornaments up high where they're less likely to be knocked off & broken. When there is nobody around, unplug Christmas lights, you may want to try applying a cat repellent such as bitter apple to the lights to deter your cat from chewing the wires, obviously if this was to happen it could cause a fatal electric shock.

Artificial snow is toxic to cats, so is best avoided.

Candles are especially popular over the Christmas holiday period, be careful to make sure your cat can't get close to lit candles
Holly, mistletoe, poinsettias are all popular plants to have in the home at Christmas, especially in the northern hemisphere. These plants are toxic to cats so should be placed where your cat can't get to them.
Ribbons etc., pose the same problem as tinsel, if eaten, it may lead to intestinal blockages. It's important to ensure all ribbons/wrap etc., are safely disposed of.

Answer 3

I have three cats, all have different personalities, there is only one thing they agree on, that a Christmas Tree should be climbed. There is no solution. We decided to put our tree in a small room we have and not allow our cats access to it. At least we get to enjoy our tree without any hassle and our kitties too.

Answer 4

That picture is so cute.

My cat used to do the same thing when she was a kitten. Not only would she get the balls off, she would usually knock the whole tree over - forcing me to re-decorate the whole tree again.

Answer 5

The only thing with Cats and a Christmas Tree, "tinsel" is no good. No good for the cat that is, and they tend to eat it and then look out, as sometimes, you will have to take them to the Vet to get it out of "you know where"... Didn't look at your video, just some advice -

Answer 6

my cat does that too what i did was just put the non breakable ornaments on the lower half of the tree. clap at your cat next time it does it but don't get overly mad its to cute to be real mean~

Answer 7

Of course you can't be mad at him! How cute! Just as long as he can't eat something that will hurt him. I think Christmas trees must look like a giant cat toy to them. How can they resist such fun?!

Answer 8

Oh squash him, how cute is that.

This will be my first christmas with Ben n Jerry, we are taking bets how often the tree is on the floor. They are four years old and still act like kittens, they are lovely!

Answer 9

OMG is that not the cutest thing I have ever seen. If it is breakable, it would be best not to let him keep it. If not, let him have it.

I'm kinda worried how my christmas tree will handle my 5 month old. He climbs windows, curtains, walls and everything he can dig or try to dig his claws into.

As a matter of fact, he's climbing the darn window right now. Excuse me please while I snap on him....................

Answer 10

Oh that is just too cute. Don't be mad at him, just let him know that it is wrong when you see him go for the tree.