Cat Chewing Plastic Christmas Tree

Most people who celebrate christmas enjoy having a tree in their home. I have one cat in particular that likes to chew on my artificial christmas tree.

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Unfortunately, this dangerous situation is probably not what you had in mind when you set up your tree.

Cat chewing plastic christmas tree. Any leftover wire between the bottom of the tree and the plug can be covered in clear plastic tubing. Jumps to the top, eats the plastic artificial needles. To prevent the risk of fatal electric shock, tape cords and wires together, or place them in plastic conduits away from your cat’s teeth.

She also likes knocking all the christmas cards over, hiding under the tree and chewing the wrapped presents. Today i locked them away from the tree but i don't know what to do because i need to keep the t. Christmas is coming soon and everyone is so excited.

Unplug christmas lights from the socket when nobody is around. “if the cause is not anxiety, chewing on plastic may just be something that the cat enjoys doing. Don’t pull out a squirt bottle or a can of coins.

Cats naturally hate the scent of oranges, so keep orange peels under the tree to repel your cat. The christmas holiday is a fun time of year but can be dangerous for your kitty. I've tried lemon juice but that doesn't seem to help and i don't want to use rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover.

A christmas tree can look like the ultimate toy to a cat: You set it up, carefully decorate it and then stand back to bask in the beauty of the twinkling lights and delicate ornaments handed down from generation to generation. No christmas tree is complete without sparkling lights, but make sure that cords and wires are kept out of reach to prevent your cat chewing them.

Though such tools may prevent your cat from climbing up your tree, it is more likely that they will cause them distress and discomfort that could lead to problems ranging from peeing/pooping outside of the litter box, stress diarrhea or vomiting, or other destructive behaviors. Apply a cat repellent such as bitter apple to the lights to deter your cat from chewing the wires.; It’s a christmas tree after all, it’s not worth ruining your relationship with your cat.

We are actually returning it and getting a real tree because it's crappy but my cat has been sitting under it and chewing it. To make the holiday even more spectacular, you found the perfect christmas tree. Unplug lights from the wall when not in use.

However, the dangers include trauma to the gums or other soft. Risks of destructive chewing in cats. Plastic pine needles all over the house.

Caught her chewing on fake christmas tree. Your happiness may quickly turn to panic though as you notice your cat sauntering over to the. You can surround the tree with a barricade or objects, like a cat pen, to obstruct access to the christmas tree.

My other cat loves chewing anything plastic. It’s practically begging to be climbed. Well, i don't have much advice for what he's already eaten, but if he doesn't already have access to grass, get him some kind of grass to chew/eat so that way maybe he won't go for the fake tree, and if he still does block of his access to the tree, maybe surround the tree with 45 degree walls, when a cat looks up and sees a 45 angle degree surface they won't attempt to climb it

A cat’s teeth are much sharper than a dog’s (or ours)—“like a scalpel compared to a butter knife,” jones says. If she has a penchant for biting pine needles or chewing branches, you may want to try a bitter spray (found at most pet stores and online) as a deterrent. For small kittens, wrap tinfoil around the trunk.

For this reason, cat teeth are built for almost any level of chewing and rarely get harmed via this. If you do choose a real tree, also choose a water container for the tree that is completely inaccessible to the cat. Place plastic tubes around the light wires which goes from the tree to the electrical outlet to prevent your cat chewing through it.

“if the cat is anxious, there is a benefit to the cat — it is a coping mechanism that may help to diminish anxiety, much like hair twirling or biting your nails,” says dr. To deter your cat from chewing on the branches, try spraying the tree with a bitter spray as a deterrent. Your cat can be injured by the little metal hooks typically used to hang ornaments, so instead, try tying the ornaments to the tree.

I've heard scary stuff about the pvc plastic and lead dust and it worries me, especially considering how cheap it was. Leave the spike mat and static shock strip in the store. Keep your cat out of the christmas tree:

While this is a fun and festive way to celebrate the season, it can also spell out disaster for anyone who owns a curious cat! Does anyone have any suggestions, before i have to take my tree down!! A christmas tree is always going to be the center of feline attention.

When the issue clears up, the chewing should either go away or lessen in frequency. Something to climb on that’s covered in shiny things to play with, break, and eat—not to mention a water bowl, toilet, and scratching post in one! Don't be tempted to put a shock mat or prickly pad around the base of your tree to keep your cat out.

My cat would not leave the christmas tree alone. A chewed artificial tree isn't going to be that healthy for your cat to ingest either, so balance the choice of tree type with how you intend to keep the tree safe from your cat. The plastic needles when ingested, can lodge in your cat’s intestines and cause a blockage.

Is there a natural repellent that i can hang from the bottom to deter him away from it? I mean, just look at it standing there so high and green; If your cat tries to chew the wires, it’s better to take the lights off the tree than risk your friend being burned or electrocuted.

The forest would be very silent if no birds sang except for the birds that sang the best We got a 20 dollar tree from target the other day, and it sheds a lot for some reason. While usually more of a nuisance, chewing electrical cords, toxic plants and containers with toxic chemicals, medications, and harmful human foods can cause big problems with a chewing cat.

Even if you decide to go with an artificial christmas tree, your cat could still attempt to chew on its branches. Add christmas lights deep inside the christmas tree, not only does this reduce the risks of a cat chewing on the wire, but it looks prettier if you can’t see the wires. Destructive chewing is usually an issue with dogs, but sometimes a cat is a chewer.

There are other, less aversive, methods that can keep your cat from wrecking your christmas tree.

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