2006-12-06 07:57:22 · 16 answers · asked by Crystal G 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
There are many possible solutions besides spraying your tree:
A) Put a barrier of some sort around your Christmass Tree to prevent your cat from making contact
B) I'm sure there are some kinds of materials they sell that repel cats (Liquids?) that you can use (NOT ON YOUR CAT). You could put it on your Christmas Tree or around it to prevent your cat from coming near.
C) (IF) You'r Christmas Tree is in a room that you dont use very much (that has a door) just close the door when no ones using it or when someones in it.
D) Keep watch and everytime you see your cat going near the Christmas Tree, carry him/her away.
E) Occupy your cat, you could get him/her a scratching post, a self automated toy, a remote controlled mouse (Yes they do sell those, I know for a fact ((I have one)) ).
F) This isnt exactly my best choice...Shut her up in a room with marbles and toys that she could play with, and someone to play with (I wouldnt though)
G) Get/Make something that would grab your cat's attention from the tree (You could take some boxes and make a play house or a tunnel of some sort, or buy a post or play pen)
H) Again, not the best choice, move you Christmas Tree to a basement or attic (Somewhere that you dont use) until (A couple days before?) Christmas Eve or Chrismas
I) If there are ornaments and other strings and catchy things on your Christmas tree remove them until Christmas Eve- You could have a family get-to-gether and hang them back up again
J) Punish your cat (Not harshly) everytime he jumps on your tree, spray it, flick it's nose, toss it (GENTLY) away, ect.
2006-12-06 08:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Donna's suggestion is a good one but I have another. Go to Petsmart or any pet store and buy a product called "No No" (it comes by other names as well) Its used mainly for potty training the spray gives off an offensive smell to cat and they leave area alone. If you spray it around tree cats will stay away
2006-12-06 08:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandma used to squirt hers when he started going near the tree. I have a cousin who put up her tree and then that first day she let her kids take turn being on watch for the cat and every time it approached the tree they blasted an air horn. My father used to just throw the cat outside every time it went near the tree. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
2006-12-06 08:02:33 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hang jingle bells around the bottom of the tree, that way I can hear when my cat is near the tree.
they look nice and work as a kitty alarm too!
I saw real pretty bells at Pier one today for only $1 a piece, they also had packages of them at Jo Ann Fabric.
Blessings
2006-12-06 08:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by grapelady911 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well Cats are really nasty and evil, so boot it out of the house for the Christmas Season. Didnt you see the movie, National Lamppon - Christmas Vacation? Let it chew on some wires !
2006-12-06 08:04:50 · answer #5 · answered by Baghdad Pete ! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have read that dryer sheets placed around the bottom of the tree works. Also keeps them off of furnace vents. Good Luck!
2006-12-06 08:08:48 · answer #6 · answered by mickeydoodlebug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Id say a squirt gun but not a good idea if you have lights on the tree.Hmmm,,why not give it an unbreakable bulb to play with while you keep an eye on him.
Reminder to all: Keep tinsel away from pets,,deadly if eaten.
2006-12-06 08:00:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Orange pills that should keep the cat away they hate the smell and will not go near it
2006-12-06 08:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by Margarita J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't put the X'mas tree...I haven't had a X'mas tree for 2 yrs. My cat is more important than the tree.
2006-12-06 08:21:33 · answer #9 · answered by e-meow 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
put the cat on the tree. no just joking my cat used to do it all the time so i her one of her own its a toy.
2006-12-06 08:07:02 · answer #10 · answered by prettygothgirl69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋