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How to prevent your cat from destroying the Christmas tree

The Christmas spirit does not seem to belong to cats. Or at least most of them. Those who have at least one cat at home know that when it comes time to make the Christmas tree also comes the problem of preventing the cat from destroying it.

On social networks there are lots of funny pictures of cats destroying the Christmas tree.

House cats are attracted by lights, colored balls, the tree itself and often do not resist the temptation to jump on it and break it, causing it to fall to the ground.

So how can you prevent the house cat from destroying the Christmas tree?

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How to keep the cat away from the Christmas tree
The Christmas spirit does not seem to belong to cats. Or at least most of them. Those who have at least one cat at home know that, when it comes time to make the Christmas tree, there also comes the problem of preventing the cat from destroying it.
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Where to place the tree
The choice of the location of the Christmas tree is essential to try to prevent the cat from destroying it. The tree should be placed away from places or objects that could allow the cat to jump on the tree and make it fall. One of the best positions remains the corner, where the tree is protected by the walls.
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Hold the tree in place
Holding the tree as steady as possible could prevent the cat from dropping it. So be careful to use a solid base and, if necessary, fix the tree to the walls.
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Use natural repellents
To prevent the cat from approaching the Christmas tree, natural repellents can be used, such as lemongrass, which must be sprayed on the tree.
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Beware of light wires
One of the things that attracts cats the most to the Christmas tree, are the wires of lights that dangle and can move. Placing the wires so that they remain still and hidden could be a good solution.
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Get your cat used to the Christmas tree
Before decorating the Christmas tree with colored lights and balls, it may be useful to get the cat used to its presence, leaving it bare, for a few days, so that the cat loses curiosity towards it.
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Putting the Christmas tree in safety for the cat too
The Christmas tree can be a danger to the cat. The cat could swallow dangerous parts such as needles or small ribbons or injure himself. Securing the tree also ensures the safety of the cat.
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