how to keep cats away from Christmas trees?

Answer 1

Go to your local pet store there are lots of sprays that you can spray on the tree that cats hate. I've read lemon pledge keeps your cat away they don't like the smell. If your tree is small enough you could place it on a small high table out of reach. You may also want to invest in unbreakable christmas ornaments like I have. Website is how to make sure your pet stays safe for Christmas.

Answer 2

I used the squirt gun method while i was present. For when I went to bed, I took a typical household cleaning spray bottle that had been very well rinsed and put some lemon juice into it. I covered the tree, laid it down and sprayed the bottom of each branch row. My cat sniffed around the tree for a while, tried to climb to find non-lemony areas and after trying to bite the branches, decided lemon was not for her and got back to her normal toys. Haven't had a problem since

Answer 3

I wouldn't dream of aiming towards my tree with "electric" lights. But I would use a rolled up paper and a firm "NO". My cats have not touched the tree after the first few days of that.

Answer 4

my cat play with the tree after she got everything off the bottom of the tree she stays away for the tree now.

Answer 5

I have heard that putting tin foil on surfaces that you don't want cats on will keep them at bay. Perhaps if you put it under the tree (like a tree skirt) that might help. Never tried this myself, we have a dog and she is pretty indifferent to the tree.

Answer 6

After the first couple of hours, my two cats haven't bothered the tree. They just sleep underneath it. We do, however, have some bells on the tree, so if they get into it, we can hear them and chase them out.

Answer 7

If you're trying to scold at your kitten for climbing/attacking your Christmas Tree, these are some possible ways to say (Dont touch the 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

Some solutions (Above) arent even saying (NO). They're just other ways to prevent your cat from attacking your Christmas Tree.

How ever if you're cat keeps eating smaller plants, other ways of saying (Dont eat plants!) are:

A) Spraying the plant(s) with repelant

B) Moving the plant(s) to a higher area, unreachable for your kitten

C) Flicking your kitten's nose when ever he/she tries to eat or damage the plant

D) When ever your kitten tries to eat part of the plant, pry open (Not harshly) his/her mouth and take the remaining plant out of his/her mouth and push your kitten away

E) Either put something near your plant(s) to scare your cat every time he/she gets near it, or scare your cat yourself when ever your cat gets near the plant

As you can see there are many possible ways to prevent your cat from doing something wrong without scolding at your cat, or scolding your cat in many diffrent ways to prevent him/her from doing something wrong.

Other ways to scold at your cat may include:

A) Locking your cat in a room (Not for long, the least you could do is put a couple of toys and needed items ((Such as litter box, food, ect.)) in the room) whenever she/he does something wrong repeatedly.

B) Shake him/her GENTLY, for a few SECONDS. Do NOT (I repeat ((!NOT!)) shake your cat brutally AND for more then three seconds at the maximum when ever he/she does something wrong repeatedly.

C) Puting a leash on your cat (Do not put a short leash on your cat unless needed or for serious safety reasons) until he/she learns not to do what ever he/she is doing wrong.

So there are many solutions. Scolding or not, you'r cat will just have to learn either way!

Have a nice day and remember treat your cat with utmost patience and love!

Answer 8

I just keep a watchful eye and then spray them with the squirt bottle...it has been a very handy training tool. Thay do get the idea after a few times of getting wet.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

A squirt gun is the age old remedy for teaching felines and has a proven performance record. good luck!