How do I keep my 2 year old cat out of the Christmas Tree?

Answer 1

There is a citrus spray that repels cats. Spray some on the bottom of the trunk and the lower boughs and she should stay away. If you are tight on $$, bend orange or lemon peel until the oil comes to the surface and rub it on the places I mentioned.

Answer 2

Cats are fairly determined pets, and once they've made up their mind to do something, there isn't much you can do about it. I've read all sorts of suggestions about how to keep cats out of trees, but I've never found one that worked.

When I still worked, in spit of all our efforts, we would come home to find the cat nestled in amongst the top branches of the trees. it was a favorite napping place. She waited until we left to indulge herself.

Some sprays don't smell very good to humans either, and we found ourselves passing on them after a use or two. The citrus might work, but if you live in a densely populated area, you have to be concerned about leaving out food sources for things like roaches and ants.

Tried the sticky tape once, but the one side let loose of the rug and the other stayed stuck to the cat. We had an hysterical cat running through the house, trying to get rid of the tape. It took a good bit of chasing around to catch her and get it off.

The wate bottle works for some people, but you have to be very careful when spraying water near things that are electrical. If you have fabric ornaments, it could ruin them. On others, it leaves water spots. You can actually do as much damage as a cat to ruin the appearance of your tree.

I found it easier to anchor the tree by tying it up with bit of fishing line to keep it from tipping over. At least, if the cat goes in there when you aren't home, she won't get injured in a fall.

Unbreakable ornaments are good, because they dont shatter when they hit the floor. Ribbons or clear fishing line, tied real tight, can keep the ornaments from bobbling and creating an attractive nuisance for the cats.

Sometimes, to defeat cat, you have to think like a cat. A tree that is boring for the cat won't hold it's charm for very long.

have a happy holiday.

Answer 3

You don't. I have 2 seven year old cats, they look forward to Christmas to DRIVE ME CRAZY. You have probably heard that people don't train cats, cats train people. Just buy unbreakable ornaments and only decorate the top 2/3 of your tree, have a happy holiday. Remember you chose to bring your cat into your family, he didn't choose you. Your cat is your baby just like a child. Just keep the cat safe.

Answer 4

try moth balls if you can stand the smell. i use it for my cat and he totally won't even walk in the same room. there are also really good repellent sprays that you can get from a local pet store. i've tried the orange and citrus spray and my cat thought that it was yummy. the tape, i probably would do that just because it's cruel as well as the water bottle. the water bottle however does work if you want you fat cat a little trimmer for the holidays. HA

Answer 5

Ust for the fun of it, I'm going to repeat myself here. I hope it gives you a good laugh.

You can spend a lot of money at the pet store, looking for a repellant spray that will work. Some of them smell like a wet dog to humans and some smell worse. There is no guarantee any of them will actually work with your cat.

You can put down pepper, but, the pepper irritates the cats nose. With the nose inflamed, the mucosa is open to pathogens, and you could end up spending Christmas Eve in the Animal Emergency Clinic with a cat with a really bad kitty cold.

You can put down sticky tape, but be prepared to try to chase down a panicked cat, who is running around the house with a piece of tape stuck to its foot that won't come off.

You could put out citus slices or peels, but if you live in a city, you'd better grab some roach traps while you are out, because they will come to eat. If you live in a warm climate, the ants will be visiting the tree.

You could try some of that stuff that cats aren't supposed to like the taste of, but the cat will be climbing to the top of the tree, drooling all the way up, to try to get that vile taste out of its mouth.

I hear that the spray bottles work. Sure they do, when you are there, but you are only human, and you have to sleep and leave the room sometime. Get a mental picture of your cat swaying back and forth on the top of the tree going - Na Na Na Na Na

Also, if you upset kitty too much, they tend to go a little psycho and they know about this thing called stress urination. Your house won't smell like pine. Trust me.

It's much easier to anchor the tree. They make some really strong clear plastic fishing line that you can wrap around the tree and tie on to screw hooks in the wall. Use unbreakable ornaments and tie them on with said fishing line or ribbon. That way, they don't dangle and look like so much of a toy, and they are more likely to stay on your tree. Use unbreakable ornaments just in case one hits the floor. Unplug your lights when you aren't right there, so the cat doesn't get fried for Christmas.

You can relax. You don't need to hire a security guard for the tree. Your cat will get bored with it after a climb or two, and you will all have a peaceful, happy Christmas.

I hope you got some good mental images and had a good laugh. Merry Christmas!

Answer 6

Truthfully, the 3 options I can come up with are:

1) don't put up the tree
2) I have 6 cats ages 3-6 and I can't get them to stay out of the tree
3) you can try a water gun and squirt him when he tries to get into trouble. Just be sure to get a water gun with a fairly decent accuracy.

Answer 7

I think you just let them enjoy the tree too. It new to the Cat and maybe in a few days, it be old news. He/She playing the Mighty Hunter Kitty.

Answer 8

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 9

Errrr you don't!...its a national sport for cats in December! i have three moggs one tree and all unbreakable decorations! >^..^<


**Happy Chrimbo!**

Answer 10

Water bottle...it's the only way.