How do you keep your cat out of the christmas tree?

Answer 1

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 2

The most sensible and safest way is to prevent cat from getting to the tree-some sort of barrier around the tree that she cannot get over-I am using my animal play area for have the higher panels that she cannot jump over(use it to make separate spaces for my pet bunnies, have two.Ther is supposed to be a spray to keep cats/dogs away from things found at Petsmart.Petco,most Petfood Stores but I'd feel safer if she couldn't get to the tree at all-cats love to eat Christmas tree icicles but very dangerous for can wrap around intestines-mine was fortunate for came out the behind. and can also get electrocuted if bites lights cord. Ever since the icicle incident make sure she cannot get to tree.Have a Merriest Christmas ever

Answer 3

bitter apple is what you're thinking for the spray. perfect component to do for preserving a cat out of tree is to not get a tree. as a replace, get a small one for one the table or counter. Its a lot more advantageous suited besides. My cats by no skill stopped mountain climbing or bothering the tree. Its a source of amazement or some thing.

Answer 4

Use a water gun or spray bottle and spray the cats with water any time they apprach the tree and loudly say NO!

They know what no means, and they hate getting yelled at and they HATE getting sprayed.

They will learn to associate those icky things with the tree, and will stay away.

Answer 5

My cat does that too!u should surround the out side of the tree with presents

Answer 6

I have read that you should spray lemon juice on the tree, I am going to give it a try and I'll let you know. I am having a similar problem however my cat is psychotic and has began knocking down ornaments and if you can believe it she is eating them!!! I am really worried! I hope the lemon juice helps

Answer 7

Oh no, lol my daughter had the same problem one year. She just moved all the ornaments up where the cat couldn't reach them and puts his blankey under the tree so that he would see it as a rest place and not a play thing. Good luck.

Answer 8

I answered this exact question (with some different wording) earlier today. go to any pet store and buy a product called "No No" (comes in other names also) its used for potty training. Its a spray that you spray on area you don't want your pet to go or go potty on. This spray is an offensive smell to your cat and will make him turn away from the area. If you do that for a few days he/she should stay away from tree

Answer 9

Put the tree in a children's play pen. also, most cats hate the smell of oranges so spray the tree with an orange scented product.

Answer 10

My cat always goes in the tree and we still don't have a solution for that. He's been doing this ever since he was a kitten. We just got used to it, and our ornments aren't that breakable, but believe me, we've lost alot of balls threw the years!