How do you keep Cats out of the Christmas tree?

I will have to look for it. I heard about a ring that goes on the bottom of the tree to keep them away from it but I have never been able to find one or anyone else who knows about it. I will let you know if I find anything. You may be suprised that the cat will be more likely to cause you problems they think the ornaments are toys. What kind of dog and cat do you have?

our cat is a calico(mute)and we have two puppies that are Chihuahua and the older dog is Chihuahua/terrier mixed.

might wanna ask here at this cat forum...http://www.cat-world.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=24442

I use black pepper and sprinkle it on the lower branches of the tree. I have 3 cats that are playful, and this works successfully for me. I have a large tree in the living room, and a 2' tree in the kitchen, and one in the bedroom. They will lay under the trees, but after nosing them once they just leave them alone. You cannot tell the branches have the pepper on them, I just take my shaker off the table and sprinkle some on. I tried the ring around the tree on the floor, but you can see it, so I like doing it this way better. Also, when I hang the lower ornaments, I take the little wire that holds them and pinch both ends closed, that way if they bat at the ornament it will not come off. I usually use non-breakable bulbs and ornaments for the first foot up the tree.

What type of pepper would that be? Black pepper or dried peppers?

Thanks I will definetly try this and let everyone know how it works. Wow 33 cats you must have a big house. Do they all live inside?

Thanks hadn't thought of that one. I have used that technique for other problems.

They seem more rambunctious at night. We do have artificial trees and they stil get into them. Thanks for the response

Ok, my kitten is very active at night. It makes my dogs and my boyfriend apset. I am not, but I have Christmas tree with lights outside. Inside only things my kitten won't destroy. Next solution, get small gate and keep your cats away from room with Christmas tree. We all love our animals, don't we?

thank you for such lovely language on a discussion that you evidently didn't take much interest in. I will be sure to give you a negative.

Actually I'm a cat lover and was making a humorous remark about their tendency to get into all kinds of mischief despite their owners' best efforts. Thanks for the negative rating, I'll be sure never to attempt a lighthearted remark on any of your discussions again.

I'm not ready to give up on the trees just yet. I appreciate the advice though. I will let you know if the trees come down.

unfortunatley my cats love water. Spray bottles have never bothered them. Thanks for the advice I will check out the site.

I don't want to hear that. I have 3 trees for them to destroy. Do you have cats? I don't want to be cursed. Surely there is something out there don't you think? Maybe I should patent something to help out. There has to be someone out there with a solution.

Thanks I might try that and let you know how it works.

The only problem I have with that is they love to scratch the box until it is open and they can get in it. I will let you know if I find a solution that works.

Your cats are bad. lol Is there something that they don't like? If so put that in the tree or at the bottom of the tree. Like a stuffed animal, or something that makes a noise, an alarm.