How to Protect a Christmas Tree if You Have a Cat in the House: Advice from a Feline Specialist
New Year's holidays are stressful for cat owners. Rarely will a pet deny itself the pleasure of climbing a tree, even if it is not real and decorated for the holiday.
Experts recommend making the holiday safe and not just making sure the tree doesn't fall over.
A cat can eat tinsel and garlands, causing an obstruction. This can lead to surgery or even death, - veterinarian, felinologist, zoopsychologist Angelina Sirotina told Radio 1 in an interview.
Firstly, the expert advises to avoid decorations such as tinsel if the cat is used to chewing on it.
The material the jewelry is made of is not digestible and can cause digestive problems, surgery, or worse.
Secondly, New Year's toys can also arouse the animal's interest.
The cat can play with balls hanging on the branches or chase them on the floor. Nothing terrible will happen if you use plastic balls to decorate the lower tier.
They won't break even if they fall and no one will get hurt.
Thirdly, the tree can be treated with a special spray that repels cats with its smell.
You can also scare away the animal with the smell of citrus fruits by placing orange and lemon peels under the tree.
Previously, we talked about what things you shouldn’t let your cat play with.
