Things You'll Need:
- Christmas Tree Ornaments
- Christmas Tree Skirts
- Christmas Trees
- Puppy Gates
- Scat Mats
- Tree Stands
- Pet Treats
- Candy Dishes W/cover
- Pet Treats
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Step 1
Cover your tree stand with a tree skirt to prevent your pet from drinking the water in the base. This liquid can make your animal sick.
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Step 2
Have pet treats on hand to distract your pet away from the tree. The needles can easily get lodged in the animal's throat, making it hard to swallow.
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Step 3
Place decorations that contain mistletoe, poinsettias and holly only in high sections of the tree, where your pet will be unable to get the tempting leaves and berries. They can cause heartbeat and blood pressure to drop.
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Step 4
Remove strings and ribbons from gifts that are left under the tree. These items may seem like toys to an animal, but can easily choke him or her.
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Step 5
Avoid using tinsel, since your dog can choke on it. Also understand that some of the older tinsel contains lead.
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Step 6
Remember not to use chocolate ornaments if there's a chance that your pet could pull them off. An ingredient called theobromine can have a toxic effect on dogs.
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Step 7
Tape the electrical cords of your Christmas tree lights to the wall so your pet won't chew them.
Comments
cwboyup05 said
on 12/1/2008 People people DO NOT use citris scented things to scare your cats outta the tree. Citris is dangerous to cats and can actually kill them!
tallship57 said
on 12/16/2006 I put one of those talking fishes under the tree, the cat hates it, it talks everytime she goes under it!
koreysmom said
on 12/10/2006 my 9 month old kitten just would not stay out of the Christmas tree, I sprayed the tree and the base with a pure citrus room and carpet spray...(non-toxic).....we also placed three small pop bottles filled with change inside the tree.....now when he jumps into the tree the bottles fall out making a horrible racket and scared him enough that his trips to the tree have been much less frequent!...I also avoided hanging any ornaments near the bottom...(all of this came after having to undecorate my tree lights and all and start from scratch)....good luck!
kahlia said
on 12/6/2006 Just this year, my roommate found some ball-shaped ornaments. She brought them home in our favourite colours, and showed them to me. I thought they were glass. Upon dropping one, though, I realized that they were plastic. These are such an amazing alternative for pets! They're virtually unbreakable, and can definitely help you avoid costly vet bills.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Start with a pole of some kind. For example, an old closet rod that you don't need. Cut to kitty size - about 2 feet high. Drill small holes about 1/4" in diameter all the way around the pole. You can always go back and make the holes bigger, if needed. Space the holes about an inch apart. What you're doing right now is making the "trunk" for the tree, so think of what an artifical tree might look like. Next, make a base for the trunk. Take any flat piece of wood that is heavy enough to hold the tree sturdily and attach a plastic cup big enough for the trunk of the tree to fit into. Use hot glue to glue the cup to the wood. Next, go to your local Christmas tree lot and collect any spare tree branches that are lying on the ground. Most places don't have a problem with you doing this, if you buy a tree or a wreath from them. You can also cut a few branches off of your own tree to use. Put your pole into the cup that you attached to the board. Take the branches and put them in the holes you drilled in the pole. It should look a little sparse - almost like a "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree, because you want to leave room for ornaments. If you want (and you know your cats won't try to chew on the cords), you can take a small strand of lights and put them on the tree. Put a tree skirt around the base to cover the board. Decorate the tree with cat toys filled with catnip. This gives the cats their own tree to play with, and hopefully they will leave your tree alone.