Tips for First-Time Cat Owners: Keeping Kittens Away from Christmas Trees

[whatwasoldisnewagain]

Cats and Christmas trees… sadly you just have to accept your fate!

 

[leolioness1984]

I wedged my tree between two small tables and folded the branches back over the decorations and so far the tree is still up, the decorations are intact and the cats still jump at it.

 

[kaylank92]

My kitten was absolutely fine for her first 2 Christmases but this year at nearly 2 years old she's going mad over all the decorations

 

[revnjeff]

I haven't even bothered to put any decs up as i know this little maddam will go straight for them all. 7 months and so curious i plan to put xmas lights and a hat on the skeleton I still have zip tied on my guttering outside

 

[heisalive1]

My cat hates our real tree doesn't even attempt it the false one well that's another story

 

[mcmcys]

Who told you that you can keep a kitten out of the Christmas tree

 

[aner]

I found our tree was down to location... Do you have a secluded corner in a room? E.g. Between 2 sofas? Doesn't matter on breed of cat, just if they are interested in it or not tbh. I have 2 cats, both different breeds, both over 13yrs old. One of mine still loves a christmas tree (has been caught climbing trees outside as well), the other has never been interested, unless the tree is already over and can get hold of the decorations to bat around. I've found if my tree is out the way/ in the corner of the room, protected by the 2 sofas, then my cat isn't interested. If it's somewhere that she would normally go/ her path in the lounge, then it's toast. Allergy wise, it's down to the dander, i.e. The dried saliva from them licking themselves. Personally, I'm allergic to both of mine, but not their fault, so I have daily prescribed antihistamines. There are some breeds (for others wondering), that don't produce as much dander, so are lower risk of allergens. You can Google the different low allergy breeds. I found this out too late for my first cat, and then rescued my second. For people in similar situations, I'd recommend going to your GP and requesting a prescription. Good luck with your little tree climber

 

[branon94]

awh! i have a Nova too!!
Some cats don’t like tin foil so you could lay sheets of tin foil under the tree Xx

 

[jpowell]

Just say goodbye to a perfectly decorated tree, it's much easier!

 

[dxtrinc]

Kitchen foil help me for the 1st xmas now he doesn't bother with the tree

 

[eyesspy]

What a beautiful cat!! Stunning!!

 

[nikkiviljoen]

Aww she looks just like my Starr I’m here for the tips too!

 

[mgrennell]

Nova I’ve just lost my beautiful boy and he was called Nova. Maybe this is a sign

 

[lexieanne]

Stella was very pleased we put her favourite toy up again!

 

[trainhiker]

@lexieanne we've just got a rescue cat- reminds me of Austin Fudge is also delighted at his newest toy

 

[lexieanne]

@trainhiker ahhhh! I miss Austin Fudge looks adorable! We have 2, a brother and sister. Stella and Indy. Only Stella is bothered by the tree though! x

 

[katrina2017]

We've had our tree up 3 days..so far so good with our 12wk old kitten she's had a bit of a bat of lower branches (no ornaments lower down just in case) but no climbing (well aware I've probably jinxed it now!)

 

[katrina2017]

Laser pen has provided endless fun

 

[blizz]

She's gorgeous!! Can't help with the Xmas tree question (I don't have one) but I am thrilled you managed to get a cat who you don't react too.

 

[hackettmorgan]

You don’t