![]() ![]() If she advances or starts batting at ornaments, follow the above method of moving her to a different place. Reward him for staying there and interacting with his playthings.Īlong the same lines, as you supervise your cat with the newly-raised Christmas tree, keep quiet and watch.if she walks up to the bottom branches and sniffs them, let her go and see what she does. A Christmas tree-scented candle, usually having the scents of pine. Put him somewhere that you both want him to be: the cat tree, scratching post, etc. pine trees, ginger, peppermint, vanilla, and mistletoe. Instead, give a stern, "No" and remove him from the tree. If (despite your attempts to deter him) you catch your cat climbing the Christmas tree, resist the urge to yell and scream and yank him out of the branches. Remember the old saying, "You catch more flies with honey than vinegar?" Well, you train more cats with praise than punishment, too. Sure, it might work, but at the cost of causing your cat distress, fear, and anxiety when he was just exploring his curiosity! Commercial training mats are available - though we don't recommend these, as they work by discharging a (mild) static shock when your cat steps on them. ![]() Aluminum foil laid under the tree/wrapped around the base is enough to give some cats the heebie-jeebies when they set foot on it.Bonus: you'll boost your Vitamin C intake to ward off flu season! ) Grab your favorite scent and lightly mist the room with your tree. Lots of brands and retailers sell scented room sprays and plug-ins. A very versatile and low maintenance option. Orange peels placed around the base of the tree may have a similar effect - just replace them every couple of days. Bonus-if the scent starts to fade, you can add more oil to the ornaments and put them back on the tree.Some cats detest these scents and will avoid the area on their own. Make your own spray with water + orange, lemongrass or citronella oil.Commercial products (like Keep Off!) have mixed reviews, but seem to work for some pet owners.There are several methods to make the base of your tree unattractive to your cat, and as mentioned before, not all of these work for every kitty. ![]()
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