Ultimate Guide to Keeping Your Pets Out of Your Christmas Tree

Essential Pet Safety Products

• Pet Deterrent Sprays: Safe citrus and bitter apple scents that discourage climbing
• Tree Anchoring Systems: Secure your tree to prevent tipping accidents
• Shatterproof Ornaments: Pet-safe alternatives to glass decorations
• Cord Protectors: Keep electrical cords safe from curious teeth
• Protective Tree Barriers: Decorative fencing to create boundaries

Step-by-Step Pet-Proofing Guide

1. Secure Your Tree

Either you'll need a solid base, or you can try to anchor your tree to the wall or ceiling (using fishing line or clear wire). This can help prevent tipping if your pet does decide to climb or play around the tree.

2. Choose Pet-Safe Decorations

OK, we know that sometimes your little furry friends just can't resist the Christmas tree. Try to replace glass ornaments with shatterproof alternatives, avoid tinsel completely, and skip any edible decorations such as chocolate that might tempt your pets.

3. Protect Electrical Cords

Use cord covers or tape cords to the wall to avoid any pets from chewing or dragging them out. Keep extension cords tucked away and out of reach and consider battery-operated lights for lower branches.

4. Create Physical Barriers

Use decorative fencing, tree collars, or furniture placement to limit access to the tree base while maintaining your holiday aesthetic.

5. Apply Deterrent Strategies

Spray pet-safe deterrents around the tree base, place aluminum foil or double-sided tape near the tree, and ensure your pets have plenty of alternative entertainment.

Pro Tips

Feeding Your Tree

If you have a real tree, like flowers, they benefit from feeding, add one spoon of sugar, and a little white wine vinegar or lemon juice to the water.

Water Bowl Safety

If you have a real tree, make sure you cover your tree water, or use a tree preservative that's pet-safe to prevent drinking

Ornament Height

Place valuable and fragile ornaments higher up, away from curious paws

Alternative Entertainment

Provide extra toys and activities to redirect your pet's attention from the tree

Supervision

Monitor pets around the tree initially and consider blocking access when you're not home