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Cats vs. Christmas Trees


Is it possible for your tree and your sanity to make it through Christmas? I can't address the sanity- except for wine, lots of wine. But I can help with that tree your cat believes is a giant scratching post.



"Fill 'er up, Sharon!"

1. Leave the tree bare when you first bring it home. It will give them a chance to get used to it and the appeal will wear off. You can also use this time to figure out how to tether it to a wall in the case that your cat is undeterred by your first subtle attempt and wants to bring it crashing down to the ground.



"Now I'm going to find a very high place to watch you panic."


2. Don't use toxic material i.e.; tinsel, tree fertilizer, poinsettias, fake snow, etc. You may want to re-think glass ornaments as well. These all look like dangling cat toys to them. And if your cat is one of those who likes to test the 9 lives theory, unplug your lights at night and when you leave the house.



"I immediately regret this decision."


3. If this doesn't work: distract, distract distract. You probably have a plethora of boxes from Amazon Prime when you ordered gifts last minute. If you own a cat you know that boxes win over any toy you've ever bought them!



"If I fitz I sitz"

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOOD LUCK!


If you have any funny stories or clever suggestions about your cat vs. your Christmas tree send them to us! thepetcottage@hotmail.com

 
 
 

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