Oh Christmas….a time of blessings and cheer! The joy of putting up your new Christmas Tree and decorating it till its perfect for all to see. But, beware their are things to watch out for if your an animal owner.
We all know that cats can easily be lured to your tree. With their curiosity and playfullness, they can bat an ornament with precision and quickness. Only to maybe leave it broken in peices. Not only that, but also jumping on a tree could cause it to fall over, and result in not only broken ornaments, but maybe a fire as well.
But you may not be aware that for both Cats and Dogs, the tree water can be harmful. The sap leaks from the tree into the Christmas tree water and can make them very sick. In addition, the preservatives that some people add to their Christmas tree water can cause illness in pets of all kinds. So no matter how much they may want to drink from there, DON’T let them.
Here are a couple ideas to help keep your animal away (as posted in Holidash.com)
Lemon scented air freshener sprayed around the base of the tree will discourage most animals from getting close enough to drink the Christmas tree water.
If you can’t discourage your pet from getting under the tree, an e-collar is a great way to protect them from the Christmas tree water. Don’t put the collar on your pet — snap it around the base of your tree and they won’t be able to access the water underneath. This makes refreshing the water a little more time-consuming, but ensuring the health of your pet is worth it.
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday,
Lisa, Kevin and Lucydog
