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It’s very easy to protect your Christmas tree from a cat, read about all the ways
If you’re thinking about getting a Christmas tree but are worried about how your cat will perceive the holiday tree, try these life hacks shared by TikTok users. This way you can protect the Christmas tree from the cat and protect your pet from the tree.
Rosemary spray
You can make a spray with rosemary or another scent that cats don’t like (citrus fruits, for example). Another effective way to protect your Christmas tree from a cat is to hang lemon slices on the lower branches of the tree or place spices under the Christmas tree (cinnamon is perfect).
Foil under the Christmas tree
Foil, when a cat steps on it with its paws, produces a rustling noise that is unpleasant for the animal. True, after a while the cat may start playing with the leaves and the rustling of the foil will begin to irritate you.
Attach the toys tightly to the tree
This way you can, if not scare the animal away from the tree, then at least minimize the harm. This life hack is only suitable for an artificial Christmas tree. So, if this is exactly what you have, try wrapping each flexible tip of the twigs so that the ball simply cannot be pulled down with your paw. Decorations can also be additionally secured with cable ties.
Place a vacuum cleaner under the tree
If your cat is afraid of the vacuum cleaner (and most pets are suspicious), this method can help keep your Christmas tree cat-proof. Just put it under the tree and the animal will not approach the Christmas beauty.
Scare away the tree before it is installed
This video has received more than 32 million views. In it, TikTok user Rebecca Richards says that she saw this life hack on the social network and decided to try it. It turned out to be very effective. Just scare the cat a little with the Christmas tree before installing it. Although, as she says, the cat approaches the Christmas tree, but does not show much interest.
Additionally, install a small Christmas tree for cats
A very original way to distract the fluffies from the main Christmas tree is to put up an additional small one for them with toys that do not fight and are safe for cats.
