Keeping cat out of tree water
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Anonymous
| Does anyone have a clever tip or contraption that keeps their cats out of the Christmas tree water? Right now, I'm using aluminum foil and it's not pretty. It's effective, but it's also a PITA when I need to add water. |
Anonymous
| My sister sprayed her tree with apple bitters. Seems to be working. |
Anonymous
| Tree skirt that covers the stand? |
Anonymous
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We have a large stand, like this: http://www.midlandhardware.com/865974.html?gclid=CNyWhKfL59ACFQKBswodaxEM-g
Most tree skirts have tiny holes in the middle. Do I just need to get a really big one so it still hits the ground after going over the stand? I'd consider getting a new stand next year, but we are too far along to reset the tree. |
Anonymous
| I cut a piece of a cardboard box to cover it. Seems to be working. |
Anonymous
| aluminum foil. |
Anonymous
That's what I'm using now. I was just looking for something more attractive. |
Anonymous
| We just let them drink it... |
Anonymous
| What if you added some vinegar or something to make it taste bad? |
Anonymous
| How about using a mesh (like the plastic mesh bag limes come in?) |
Anonymous
| Why does it even matter? |
Anonymous
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I would just keep the foil there. That's the only real deterrent I could ever find that worked. Too bad it doesn't come in red or green!
At least your kitty isn't climbing the tree and getting stuck like some. |
Anonymous
Mine isn't messing with our tree at all, he's not quite 1 so I'm pleasantly surprised. Is there a problem with the pine sap/water that is bad for the cat? |
Anonymous
It dries out the tree which causes the needles to drop and also makes the tree a fire hazard. |
Anonymous
| Your cat could get very sick and die from drinking sap water. Reason you should have a fake tree. |