| There are a number of things you should take into | | | | cats can be very inquisitive and have even been |
| account when you start to get into the festive spirit for | | | | known to burn their noses when trying to figure out |
| Christmas and other times of year when there may | | | | what the flame is for. Also, a careless cat could easily |
| be changes within the house that cause your cat to | | | | knock over a candle with its tail causing untold |
| get excited. If you have a cat that has been around | | | | damage. The last thing you need at Christmas is to be |
| for a while she may not over react, but if you have a | | | | spending hours with the vet rather than hours in front |
| kitten then all of the new decorations and unusual | | | | of the TV with a drink in your hand. |
| glittery things such as Christmas trees will be in danger | | | | You may need to spend a little more time than ususal |
| of being played with to destruction. | | | | grooming and playing with your cat as changes to the |
| If you have put up a Christmas tree in your home and | | | | environment by way of decorations and constant |
| spent hours decorating it, the last thing you need is for | | | | visitors to your home can cause anxiety in some cats. |
| your cat or kitten to destroy it in seconds by playing | | | | One thing that you can do to help is to ensure that the |
| with the decorations or even trying to climb to the top | | | | litter tray, food and water are in a quiet area away |
| of it to play with the angel! Make sure your tree is as | | | | from where visitors are likely to be. This will mean that |
| stable as possible on its base. It needs to be much | | | | your cat has somewhere to go for some privacy if |
| heavier at the bottom that it is at the top so that even | | | | she doesn't feel like joining in with the festivities. |
| if your cat makes it to the top it won't topple over. | | | | DOn't be tempted to feed your cat differently at |
| One useful tip to try and keep your cat away from | | | | Christmas. Just becuase you have great turkey meat |
| the tree is to spray it with lemon scented freshener as | | | | and other good food around doesn't mean you should |
| cats don't really like the stuff and will tend to steer | | | | change your cats feeding habits. Most of the food you |
| clear. | | | | have prepared for Christmas is likely to be much to |
| Try not to use breakable ornaments on your tree as | | | | rich for your cat and could easily lead to an upset |
| the little shards that they break into are dangerous, | | | | stomach. It's a good idea to ensure any visitors to your |
| especially for cats and children. Also, don't use those | | | | home are asked not to feed your cat too. |
| little detachable hook things for hanging your tree | | | | And finally, remember that it is never a good idea to |
| decorations as they easily fall off and will prove to be | | | | give a kitten or a puppy as a Christmas present as all |
| very dangerous if they are swallowed. | | | | too often they end up being thrown out onto the street |
| Be carefull if you use candles around the home too as | | | | and left to fend for themselves. |