How to Keep Cats Away from the Christmas Tree
Keep Your Cat Distracted
One of the best ways to keep cats away from the Christmas tree is to give them something else to focus on. Place toys, treats, and catnip around the tree so your cat will be more interested in playing than in attacking your tree. You can also place cat trees and scratching posts near the tree to further distract them.
Use Natural Repellents
Cats don’t like the smell of citrus and peppermint, so placing oranges and peppermint oil around the tree can help keep them away. You can also sprinkle some ground black pepper around the tree and near the base to keep cats away. Be sure to use these natural deterrents in a way that won’t harm your cat.
Block Access to the Tree
If your cat is particularly determined, you may have to physically block access to the tree. Place a baby gate or a barrier around the tree, and make sure your cat can’t jump over or get around it. You can also place the tree in a room that your cat isn’t allowed in.
Make the Tree Unappealing
Smearing some Vaseline on the tree limbs and spraying the tree with a lemon-water mixture can help make the tree unappealing to cats. You can also hang peppermints from the tree or cover the tree with a sheet to make it less appealing to your cat.
Know When to Give Up
Sometimes, it’s just not worth the fight. If your cat is determined to get at the tree and it’s causing too much chaos, you may have to just remove the tree. Place it in a room that your cat can’t get into, or put it in a closet until after the holidays.
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