How To Keep Cats Away From Christmas Tree

They also hate vinegar.

How to keep cats away from christmas tree. Many cats hate the feel of foil on their paws and the loud crinkling noise it makes when they walk on it. Sometimes getting a real Christmas tree is too tempting and thus keeping your cat away from it is crucial. If not try another brand.

Cats love jumping on Christmas trees so set up your tree so that it wont easily tip over. But last year my worries ended when I assembled and installed the Christmas tree defender. Apple cider vinegar another safe substance with a smell that cats do not enjoy.

Its needles are less sharp than those of a natural tree and youll choose atiny low one which can limit the damage just in case of a fall. Some examples of repellents for cats include. Wrap the tree trunk and base entirely with aluminum foil.

Move or remove any decoration that your cat may mistake for a play toy. A cat munching on the tree is not just an annoyance but a safety issue if you have a live tree Johnson-Bennett notes. First things first you want to give yourself a fighting chance when it comes to protecting your tree.

Limiting ornaments to the top half of the tree where theyll be out of kittys reach and securing them with strings instead of wire hooks means theyre less likely to end up on the ground or in. Two or three lengths of fishing line can keep climbing cats or rambunctious kids from tipping your tree. If youre worried this will take some of the holiday cheer away from your tree place the foil around the base of your tree and then cover it with a nice festive tree skirt.

We did this last year and it made a HUGE difference in keeping our cat out of the Christmas tree Set up a patch of cat grass or catnip in the room but AWAY from the tree. Cats hate oranges and all other citrus fruits. Starting at the bottom choose the longest branches to insert into the holes of the trunk and work your way up.