So we can have wreaths baskets of boughs or other shapes which hold ornaments and a string of lights.
Cat safe christmas tree lights.
Make sure that the string lights are securely wrapped around the ladder and all hanging ornaments in the middle are high up enough to be out of paw s reach.
And remember for a cat safe christmas tree don t forget to unplug lights when you are not at home.
It s lovely and it can be put out of reach.
Sharp kitty teeth and live electrical.
Christmas trees and cats can be a dangerous combination.
She tells petcha that needles can puncture intestines and an artificial tree s needles can cause an intestinal blockage.
Dangling wires from your christmas lights can prove to be as much of a temptation to your cat as a swinging ornament.
Well you re in luck because here they come.
3 use repellent smells and textures to keep your cat away from the tree.
Avoid mishaps with cats and christmas tree lights to avoid electrocution always unplug your tree lights when you go to bed or while you re away from home.
Don t leave your wires hanging around for cats to play with or worse to chew on.
Marked safe by the icelandic yule cat holiday xmas tree ornament wood 1000 handmade project.
My trees have gotten increasingly safer over the years and with a few adjustments any cat parent can still enjoy this festive decoration while keeping their cat and christmas tree safe.
1 cats can cause a lot of problems if they play with christmas trees but you can take precautions.
Instead wrap wires around the base of your tree and then cover them with a tree skirt.
Climbing the tree can cause it to topple tree water that contains preservatives can be toxic tinsel can clog digestive systems and ornaments are basically fragile cat toys.
Ingesting pine needles can cause liver damage or even death according to cat behavior expert marilyn krieger.
For many cats the attraction is the greenery and the twinkling lights.
When decorated right and with your cat in mind this is one of the safest christmas tree options i have seen for kitties.
Needles aren t the only toxic concern around a live christmas tree.
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Baskets can be put anywhere while we are around yet are easily unplugged and placed in a spare room or closet when we leave.
Cat proof christmas trees at a glance.
A little prevention forethought and understanding why cats find christmas trees so irresistible can go a long way in heading off disaster.