A cat and a Christmas tree are a dangerous combination. Some cats are so interested in the Christmas tree that they never miss an opportunity to jump on it. Should owners forego Christmas traditions for the safety of their pets? It turns out that’s not necessarily the case. There is a simple way to discourage your pet from checking the strength and stability of the Christmas tree. A mixture of two products will allow your cat to avoid it.
A cat and a Christmas tree: can they be reconciled? How to protect a tree from a cat?
Many cats love to climb decorated Christmas trees. Moreover, some individuals like to play with what is attached to them. In such a situation, it doesn’t take much for a disaster to occur. Dropping a glass ball, getting tangled in lamps or knocking over a tree are just some of the unpleasant scenarios. This is why some pet owners abandon the Christmas tradition, concerned about their pet’s safety. Is this necessary? It turns out not.
There is a simple way to effectively discourage your cat from climbing the Christmas tree. Plus, implementing this nifty plan won’t take you more than five minutes.
You don’t have to hang the Christmas tree from the ceiling. Cats have a sensitive sense of smell, take advantage of it
Cats have a much better sense of smell than humans. Additionally, according to pet cats, some scents that most people enjoy smell terribly. This fact is especially useful during the holiday season. Kittens hate the smell of citrus fruits. You can use it to your advantage in several ways:
- Squeeze the lemon juice and mix it with water in a 1:1 ratio;
- Mix orange, grapefruit, tangerine or lemon essential oil with water (10 drops per 100 ml of water).
Pour the prepared solution into a spray bottle and spray it on the Christmas tree.
Remember: Safety is Key
Remember that the citrus scent will dissipate after a while. To ensure that your pet is not interested in the Christmas decoration, repeat this action every few days. Thanks to this, the cat will definitely not try to reach the Christmas tree. The patent will also work for dogs.
It should be added that a Christmas tree placed in a house where a cat lives must be properly secured against falls. It’s best to play it safe, so in addition to regularly spraying the tree with a homemade cat repellent solution, invest in a stable stand.
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