How do I stop my cat from climbing the Christmas tree?

Question

Or should I just switch to plastic ornaments? :D

Answer 1

I'm laughing because I've had this happen. You can't stop them. It's a natural instinct for them to climb. You just provided your cat with the tree of his/her dreams, with lights, balls, and all the trimmings. If you really don't want the cat to climb the tree, keep the cat in a closed room until after Christmas. Good Luck!

Answer 2

a couple of things you can try altho i disagree witht the elastic band b/c cats have an uncanny way of eating those things. You can a: buy a water pistol and everytime the cat trys to climb squirt it with water...b: you can spank the cat after a couple time the cat will get the point. You might also block off the room with the xmas tree if possible and give the cat a climbing platform. Felines have a strong desire to climb things given their nature so if you get a climbing platform and pad it with some carpet itll give the cat something to stimulate its claws with as well as keep it in shape

Answer 3

I know this might sound cruel or funny, but don't worry it doesn't hurt the cat.Everytime the cat tries to climb the tree, you putt an elastic band around it's waist and the cat loses all balance.After a while the cat will give up.I've done it plenty of times and it really works.

Answer 4

In some catalogs, I have seen these things that you point at your cat, and press a button, whenever she is doing something you don't want her to do. It doesn't hurt kitty, but it makes a noise that only animals can hear, and they don't like the noise. If you do it a few times, the animal should stop doing that particular thing. I have been meaning to try it on my cats

Answer 5

I switched to the plastic and Styrofoam ornaments myself... the water gun just turned it into more of a challenge for my kitties!

Answer 6

If you get a squirt gun or spray bottle and spray the cat everytime he seems to go at it tell the cat NO and it should get the hint not to mess w/ the tree....

Answer 7

good question.. I have a rotating tree and when its off my cat tries to make it rotate by batting at it with her paws. I'd say just spray him with a water bottle everytime he tries to climb it. He'll soon get the hint.

Answer 8

The spray bottle full of water will do the trick. You can also try citrus spray, cats have a natural aversion to citrus smell.
Cut in half some grapefruits and oranges and place them along the base of your tree, your cat will smell them and steer clear, and then you have a nice citrus smell in your house!
(Don't let them rot though)

Answer 9

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 10

I suggest some serious spray bottle action ;)