How To Protect Christmas Tree From Cats

You can also place pine cones around the base.

How to protect christmas tree from cats. If a cat loves the soft fluffy material beneath the tree it may lose interest in the branches overhead. Although your cat is unlikely to ingest a lot of tree many cats are tempted to nibble on christmas tree branches and pine needles while chewing on the bark may not necessarily cause much harm. Buy four paws pet deterrent spray. Even better anchor your tree to the wall for additional protection.

Steer your kitty away. Keeping the cat away from an artificial christmas tree is a snap thanks to a quick spritz of a citronella and water mixture or a store bought cat deterrent. Limit your kitty s access to the tree by placing it in the corner of the room or up against a wall rather than floating in the middle leaving room for attacks on all sides. Focus on the top half of the tree.

Keep the tree away from launching zones e g furniture that your cat uses in order to reduce the temptation to pounce on your tree. As lifehacker reports an elaborate skirt is the key to a cat friendly tree. Burch suggested spraying pine cones with citronella oil and placing them. Most cats hate foil and citrus scents so wrap your tree trunk in foil and place a few lemon or orange peels around the base.