Can I have a Christmas tree with a kitten?

Live trees: Choose a Christmas tree with pet-friendly, pliable needles, such as a Douglas fir or white pine. Their needles won’t stick in your cat’s paws. Plus, some cats like to eat stray needles, which can cause choking and seriously upset tummies.

How do I stop my kitten from messing with the Christmas tree?

Tips for Keeping Your Cat off the Christmas Tree

Spray the needles with deterrent spray.
Shake a can of coins or clap your hands loudly when your cat attempts to chew on the tree.
Provide an alternative, cat safe catnip or cat grass plant nearby for your cat to chew instead, and praise her when she does.

What to do if you find a kitten in a tree?

Coax the Cat Down Call up to your pet in a soothing voice and entice it with treats. If that doesn’t work, leave a bowl of food at the bottom of the tree and step back. Tuna is a good choice, as it has a strong odor. If the cat is hungry enough and smells food, that might be enough to lure it down.

How do I get my kitten to leave the Christmas tree alone?

An effective obstacle to keep cats away from a Christmas tree is aluminum foil. Wrap the tree trunk and base entirely with aluminum foil. Since most cats don’t like the sound of the foil or the feeling of digging their claws into it, they’ll keep their distance from the tree.

Can Christmas trees make cats sick?

Live Trees: Fir, spruce, and pine trees make excellent Christmas trees and are generally non-toxic to pets. The needles, however, can cause oral irritation and in excessive amounts, gastrointestinal upset. These chemicals, mold, and bacteria can make your pet ill if they drink from the tree stand.

Is it OK to have a real Christmas tree with a cat?

Although the most common Christmas trees, such as real pine or fir trees, aren’t toxic to cats should your four-legged pal simply brush past it, if your kitty should eat pine needles, sap, drink the water or chew on the branches you may find yourself in hot water.

What scent will keep cats away from Christmas tree?

Cats have an innate dislike for citrus scents. Try putting an orange- or lemon-scented room deodorizer near the tree, even attached to the trunk. Other home remedies that cat owners have tried: clove oil, peppermint oil, Tabasco sauce (for branch nibblers) and black pepper.

Will cats come down from trees on their own?

Cats’ claws are shaped like fish hooks, and trees are nature’s escape routes for them. They will often climb until they feel safe, then stop and realize they’re stuck. The only safe way for them to get down unaided is to go down backward, which, unsurprisingly, they’re often not willing to do.

Who to call if a cat is stuck in a tree?

If your cat gets stuck in a tree, you should always try to call a certified professional first, before contacting emergency services. Thankfully there is an online international directory of tree servicers you can call for your area called Cat In A Tree Emergency Rescue.

What happens if cats eat Christmas tree?

Christmas trees are one of many holiday plants that can be toxic to pets. The fir tree oils can cause excessive vomiting and drooling, and tree needles, if especially sharp, are bad for the inside of a pet’s stomach. Beware of dogs and cats eating the needles, as they can puncture the intestinal lining.