how can i keep my cat of eight months old from climging up chistmas tree hes recking it.
2006-12-06 22:48:29 · 12 answers · asked by carrie 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Kittens + Christmas trees = fun fun fun for the kitty, misery for you. I never found anything to keep mine out of the tree. They just outgrew it this year. I'm thinking the new lights helped. They are the light show kind that flash alot and my cats have not been on the tree all year. Squirting with water may work for some but mine just got to where they didn't trust me and were distant till I stopped. No tree is worth my kitties security with me. Just kitty proof your tree so he doesn't get hurt. Tie it to the ceiling (the tree, not the cat). Use plastic ornaments and hang them with yarn instead of wire (wire can poke kitty in the eye). Tinsel isn't good. I know your pain but just scold him and let him know it's not acceptable and maybe he'll get over it. You could also try distracting him with toys or treats when he starts towards the tree. Merry Christmas and good luck!
2006-12-06 23:06:56 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Pretty♥ ♥Kitty♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clip his claws (never declaw)
Its really easy with a cat, but you might need someone to hold him for you.
The spray bottle works really good. Once the cat understands were the water is coming from you can leave the bottle by the tree and the cat will keep its distance.
On the plus side it is hell funny to watch a cat climb a christmas tree. I had a blind cat who loved to climb mine.
2006-12-06 22:56:14 · answer #2 · answered by Chris T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's still very young and therefore very playful. Give him toys to play with and distract him away from the tree. Make a loud noise when he comes too close to the tree. Spend time playing with him. Eventhough little cats seem to have boundless amounts of energy, if you play with them you can get them nice and tired pretty easily!
2006-12-07 09:56:37 · answer #3 · answered by Stef 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol
i'm glad i'm not the only one with a cat like that
my 12 year old has eaten the lights each year climbed the walls for the chains you name it....
i've ended up putting the decs up two days before xmas
they last longer that way
2006-12-10 02:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by needanswers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squirt some water at him... most cats, except my Bengals, hate water. He'll soon get the idea. My Bengals couldn't give a crap though and they will be up and down knocking crap off all the time. That's why I don't buy expensive baubles anymore.
2006-12-06 23:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Stripper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got so fed up with my youngest destroying my tree every year that now i only put it up on xmas eve, and take down on boxing day. never leave him alone with it unsupervised and you could try giving him some baubles (i found silver ones work well) to play with to distract him from the tree. gd luck
2006-12-07 06:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a spray bottle up with lemon juice in it and spray the tree... they dont like critric. also spray them every time the cat tries it. works for me. also good for food times if your getting jumped on.. thwe spray sound will trigger something and make em run everytime. dont worry is not cruel.
2006-12-06 23:01:17 · answer #7 · answered by uk_duggy_uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use a water pistol/plant spray to discourage behaviour you dont want, doesnt hurt but they dont like it. trouble is that shiney things are attractive to cats & its still just a kitten. If he is generally wild then neutering may be the answer!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-12-06 23:09:14 · answer #8 · answered by la.bruja0805 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vicks vapor rub around the base of the tree will keep him from messing with it. they don't like the smell of that stuff. good luck to you.
2006-12-06 23:14:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spray him down with a water bottle with a little bit of vinegar mixed in
2006-12-06 22:57:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋