THEthe Christmas it is the most magical season of the year, but for cat owners is also the period of an ancient and merciless domestic battle: the defense of the tree. As soon as the majestic fir tree enters the living room, it transforms, to feline eyes, into an irresistible vertical playground. A gigantic scratching board full of shiny balls, pendants and cables that seem to have been created specifically to be chewed on. This attraction is biological: the Christmas tree offers uncharted territoryan intriguing forest smell and, above all, a perfect base for an air assault. The balls, however, are ideal preyto hit with the paw and push under the sofa.
Cats, survival tactics for the Christmas Tree
Owners, however, can take effective countermeasures to save their decorations. The first rule is stability: a tree well anchored to the ceiling or a wall with a simple fishing line is a tree that does not collapse. Another secret is the strategic position. If possible, it is useful to place the tree in a corner or in a point less exposed to cat jumps, perhaps surrounded by well-placed gift packages that prevent direct access. It is also essential to take care of the choice of decorations.
“Scratch-proof” decorations
For the first rows, the lowest ones and within reach of a paw, it is advisable use shatterproof or non-hazardous decorations. You can hang light decorations made of wood or felt, which do not make noise when they fall and do not create dangerous splinters. The more precious and fragile balls should be placed only on the top. As for the light cablesthe only solution is hide them as much as possible: Duct tape or zip ties can help secure them securely to the trunk or wall, making them less tempting to sharper teeth. In this way, the festive atmosphere will be able to reign supreme, with all due respect to the owners and, perhaps, also to the cats.
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