Anonymous
Post 12/10/2016 00:05     Subject: Re:Keeping cat out of tree water
Your cat could get very sick and die from drinking sap water. Reason you should have a fake tree.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 22:45     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why does it even matter?


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?


It dries out the tree which causes the needles to drop and also makes the tree a fire hazard.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 22:41     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
Anonymous wrote:Why does it even matter?


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
Post 12/09/2016 22:00     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
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
Post 12/09/2016 19:32     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
Why does it even matter?
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 19:23     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
How about using a mesh (like the plastic mesh bag limes come in?)
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 17:48     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
What if you added some vinegar or something to make it taste bad?
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 17:21     Subject: Re:Keeping cat out of tree water
We just let them drink it...
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 15:56     Subject: Re:Keeping cat out of tree water
Anonymous wrote:aluminum foil.


That's what I'm using now. I was just looking for something more attractive.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 13:11     Subject: Re:Keeping cat out of tree water
aluminum foil.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 12:21     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
I cut a piece of a cardboard box to cover it. Seems to be working.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 12:03     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
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
Post 12/09/2016 11:40     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
Tree skirt that covers the stand?
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 11:36     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
My sister sprayed her tree with apple bitters. Seems to be working.
Anonymous
Post 12/09/2016 11:33     Subject: Keeping cat out of tree water
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.