How to save a Christmas tree from a cat, and a cat from a Christmas tree (6 photos)

A few tricks that will help keep your nerves, pet and tree safe and sound.





What? I said the other balls needed to be hung up! You didn’t listen to me, you have to do everything yourself!

So, the first thing you need to do before creating a festive mood is to make the right choice of New Year's paraphernalia. If you have pets at home, choose high-quality artificial trees, as there is less chance that the animal will eat pine needles, drink water from the Christmas tree pot, or become allergic to the pesticides that were used on the tree. In addition, many cats are attracted to live Christmas trees much more than artificial ones.



You can always pretend to be a crime victim!

It is better to buy toys that are matte, without pendants or bells, and attach them well to branches. If the cat cannot remove them, he will not be interested in constantly trying to no avail. The garlands must be in good working order and also well secured, especially if the cat likes to chew on wires.





Cool cats don't look at the trees they drop.

Well, tinsel, rain and other colorful ribbons should be prohibited in a house with animals. Curious animals are very happy to gnaw and chew them, which in the end can turn into a visit to the veterinarian and the operating room, and not the New Year's table.

All. This is where the boring advice and moralizing are over, now we will talk about the most interesting life hacks from owners of both cats and Christmas trees from all over the world.



The most common advice is to place foil, tape, lemon/tangerine peels, or anything that your tummy hates under the tree. It doesn’t always work, but it will help discourage lazy cats.

Another common method is to spray the tree with a cat repellent. This can be lemon juice mixed with water or a special product from a pet store. Here, again, choose according to the dislikes of your woolen.



Because the main star is me!

Another effective method is a water spray. To do this, however, you will have to keep a constant watch near your New Year's beauty. And it’s not a fact that when you fall asleep, the cat won’t want to solve matters with the Christmas tree one on one.



Don’t interfere, master, I’m having a one-on-one conversation with this tree.

Others act much more humanely, for example, along with the installation of paraphernalia, they give the animals interesting toys, boxes, and scratching posts in order to divert attention from the star of the holiday. Well, some people even decorate a mini-Christmas tree especially for animals! If you decorate it with interesting toys and treats especially for cats, then the mustachios will also celebrate the New Year with you.

Well, the most skillful owners attach the Christmas tree to the ceiling or wall. The effectiveness of the method is questionable: height is not a problem for cats. But such a New Year's decoration will definitely impress your guests!