Two kittens frist Christmas
2006-11-26 13:54:41 · 22 answers · asked by bholden67 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Check at your pet supply store. I do believe that they make a pet repellant spray.
2006-11-26 13:57:02 · answer #1 · answered by mindy m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember that while it might be cute now, those kittens will grow up to be full-grown cats. Now is the time to teach them good habits, not bad habits with Christmas trees (and everything else.) Use the soda can (with pennies in it) idea, or the citronella spray idea, depending on what would work best with your cats. Loud noises from the cans would work great to deter them from climbing, but it might not be the best surprise at 3am. If they are brave enough to try to climb the tree in your presence, get out a spray bottle set on the long-range spray and don't be afraid to spray them. It doesn't hurt them, just startles them a little. If they do it while you are gone or asleep, try some of the spray smell techniques or even try just blocking the bottom of the tree off. It's not nearly as fun if they have to jump into the tree, rather than climbing up from the bottom. Good luck! And be sure to get pictures whether they are being naughty or nice, as they only get one Christmas as kittens!
2006-11-27 03:53:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-04 10:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, is your tree a table top or floor? Table top are easier.
In any case, you cannot keep kittens out of a Christmas tree unless you put something in front of it, but then again they can jump.
I have asked the same question and the suggestions were, get a table top, or no tree, spray ordor spray for cats on it, don't put any good ornaments or breakable ones on it.
Most people said tie the tree to a wall, so the cats can't knock it over.
They just find it as a play toy. Good luck
2006-11-26 14:03:06 · answer #4 · answered by Hedicat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use paper as a tree skirt. this may help of they do not like the noise it makes ( that or they will play more with it.) I have had both.
Put a string arounf the middle of the tree and tack it into the wall behind the tree. ( I use fish line) it can not be seen but it keeps the tree from failing over if they do climb it.
do not put balls on the bottom. they move and the kittens will pounce.
MAIN thing no tinsel. A kitten can swallow it whole and it does not digest. it can tie/block a cats intenstine up and kill it. I have lost a kitten that way.
2006-11-26 13:59:35 · answer #5 · answered by G L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good luck! I'm having the same problem here; I'm about ready to take the tree back down! I am using the spray bottle system, but one of my little boys is extremely strong-willed. It takes 3-4 squirts for him as opposed to 1 for his brother. I am going to try the soda can filled with pennies to see how that works, since Moose is also a door-darter. He thinks he needs to be wherever my kids are, so he tries to run outside whenever the door opens. I'm sure he views them as his litter mates. He just doesn't understand that he is an inside cat! Well, good luck. I hope consistency and perseverence will pay off for both of us....or there'll be no Christmas tree for my house this year! LOL
2006-11-29 00:40:37 · answer #6 · answered by DD 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The real only way to do it would be to keep the tree in a room behind closed doors. There is no other way that they will leave the tree alone. If you try to put the ornaments higher, they will just jump higher to reach them. At night, when you are home, let them explore the tree and maker sure to take plenty of pics of their first Christmas.
2006-11-26 13:58:47 · answer #7 · answered by *Larry P. he's for me* 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ha Ha...I am in the same boat. I have a kitten, 2 dogs and a ferret and they are ALL fascinated by the Christmas tree. The cat and ferret try to climb it and the dogs mess with the skirt...so I really dont know how to help you.
2006-11-26 15:31:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let them play in the tree. What are they capable of, their only kittens. I can't imagine them doing too much harm. Well, I guess I would keep them out of the room the tree is in when you have the lights plugged in, that can be hazardous. It might be cute to film them while they're in the tree playing. You can submit the DVD to, worlds funniest animal videos.
2006-11-26 14:06:21 · answer #9 · answered by lee f 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lol!
I would get a spray bottle. Im telling u out of experience.
They love to play with the ornaments!
but whenever they sneak up to jump on the tree, give them both a little spray, and they'll skuttle back off.
They may do this several times, but if you do it when theyre young, they might never do it again.
Kittens r so cute.
My cat had a litter, but we had 2 sell them and now im stuck with a neudered fat old cat. So cute, though.
2006-11-26 13:58:01 · answer #10 · answered by echotongue 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One way to keep your kitties away from the Christmas tree this year if to use a small spritzing bottle and lightly ( not harshly!!!) spritz them when they get near the tree.
The ornaments and ribbons may attract them, so avoid putting those types of tinsels and things near the bottom of your tree.
2006-11-26 13:57:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋