I have heard that sprinkling white pepper around the base of the Christmas tree keeps the cats away from the Christmas tree. I was wondering if anybody has ever tried this, and does it work??
thanks
2006-11-25 05:15:30 · 10 answers · asked by rainbowbright 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have not heard of using white pepper, but I know there is a spray you can buy at the veterinarian's office "bitter apple spray". I have seen this as a suggestion on various websites. You have to be careful what you choose because so many things that seem innocent could be toxic to your cat. The best place to get a suggestion would be to call your veterinarian's office. If your tree is real it is important not to let your cat drink the water because it is toxic to cats. The needles on the tree are also toxic, not to mention if they are ingested, they can cut the internal organs or cause a blockage and surgery for either of these situations is very expensive and invasive.
2006-11-25 05:21:15 · answer #1 · answered by Stacey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you- we are the masters, right? Well, maybe the cats don't recognize that, but perhaps we can be at least more clever? I read all of the answers, and many of them were accurate- try some. I have 6 cats and each has decided whether or not they're interested in the Christmas tree. If determined, they'll get in it. We first tried putting very jingly ornaments on the tree, so that would alert us to come shoo them away, but that got annoying in the middle of the night. Later we tried attaching ugly plastic grocery bags to the lower limbs, then aluminum foil- all of which they must have had a good laugh at. We've even tried the table top idea- but it's really akward with a 6 foot tree! Now, years of Christmases later, we firmly base the tree so it doesn't tip over, put breakable/precious ornaments up higher and more securely attached. We've developed a rather disturbing noise to yell when they attempt to turn the tree into a toy which is something like, "Aaaannnn!!" At least it distracts them and makes us think once again we are the masters, not the cats. Merry Christmas!
2016-05-23 01:33:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any pepper should work. I often use hot red pepper to keep cats from pooping in my yard in winter when I shovel. The neighborhood cats think I shovel them a litter box. A sniff of pepper and they decide this is not the place for that.
2006-11-25 05:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that should work. there are some really nifty mats called Skat Mats that you can by at pet stores. We put these little rubber mats around the tree and the animals don't go around it. these mats have a small electrical charge so when they get on them, they get a small shock.
2006-11-25 05:36:40 · answer #4 · answered by dusty22687 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never heard of it. I used black pepper to keep my kitty off of the counters. They don't like it stuck to their paws and when they go to clean them....well it's hot. Kitty doesn't jump on the counter anymore. Good Luck!
2006-11-25 05:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by Bobbi Sue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teehee, I never heard of it, but I should try it this year. It's my crazy siamese kitten's first christmas this year, and he'll destroy the tree and ornaments if I don't do something. Teehee.
2006-11-25 05:57:43 · answer #6 · answered by Jesssss! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that would work.They only can see black and white.The thing that might work will be to spray the tree with air fresher.They don't like that stuff.
2006-11-25 06:33:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never tried that. I use bounce dryer sheets to keep the cat of the tree... good luck!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-25 05:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by Kirsti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't use pepper as it could get in their eyes or something, try orange peel. My cats hate it.
2006-11-25 05:47:42 · answer #9 · answered by Tink 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use my pistol.
Coach
2006-11-25 05:22:22 · answer #10 · answered by Thanks for the Yahoo Jacket 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋