A Christmas tree is an invitation for disaster for any cat. Several scat mats may work in discouraging your cat/s from going near the tree, but this solution can be costly and there is no guarantee that the scat mats will work.

If you cannot put your christmas tree in a room that can be closed off to the cat/s, you will have to take several precautions.

• Make sure the lights are unplugged if you are not in the room.
• Wire is inviting and dangerous if chewed by cats, keep it well out of reach from any curious paws.
• Secure all breakable ornaments with plastic bag ties.
• Be very careful of tinsel. It is dangerous to cats and kittens if swallowed.
• Remember: Mistletoe, holly and other Christmas plants are poisonous to cats.

There is no easy solution to keeping your cat/s away from a christmas tree, aside from spraying the end of the branches with anti-chew spray, you just have to be very watchful of your cat/s around this time of year.