Christmas tree

[goldpendant]

Is there anyway at all to keep my kitten out of tree? He's getting quite big and I'm worried it's going to come down on him. He won't leave it alone. In fact he's become generally a bit peskier in the last few weeks - climbing more shelves etc.

He'll be going outside soon which will help but what can I do in the meantime? Feliway is plugged in. He gets a decent amount of attention!

Photo for good measure

Omg how cute is he. No, there is no way to keep him out of it. Just make sure there is nothing breakable on it!

Does he have a scratching post that is large enough to climb? As a distraction? He’s lovely!

He is adorable.

I’m afraid it’s his tree now.

There is no way you can stop him, they will wait for hours to climb the tree.

I have two kittens this year and the tree is staying in the box!!

Should I take the lights off?

He has tactics. He circles the branches all the way up

Our tree is tied down so Fatboy Leroy can't pull it over. Nothing breakable on it. Hope for the best.

Our two used to do the same. It's a new toy. A Cat Playground. The novelty will wear off.

It's funny while it lasts though

My cat was exactly the same, eventually gave her one of the cheaper baubles but even 2 years later she still likes to rub herself against it!

Is your boy a british blue? My girl is!

So I'd be worse shutting him out of the living room? He can see it from the kitchen

He's a moggy but dad looked like a Russian blue, and mum is a Snowshoe!

No help here but he is gorgeous

Our tree ( fake pre-lit) will make a tentative, bauble-less appearance next week (we decorate after DS birthday) . I'll try some extra lights to compensate (non twinkly , our boy loves his laser toy) .

I might be back here wailing they'll pulled my tree down expecting soothing headpats .

First Christmas will the Dynamic Duo .

He likes the lights too.

@goldpendant do not shut him out because when he can get to it, it'll cause havoc. He's just inquisitive - all part of owning a cat fun!

No advice to add, just loving those photos! Double cute. [santa]

I stopped putting up my Christmas tree in 2010 as I had kittens. I never put it up again and after Troy died I sold it. Haribo, nearly 6 months old will thankfully never have the magic or excitement of a Christmas tree. I hated decorating the damn thing so any excuse not to have one is fine.

I have got a four month old kitten and two trees, one is only 4ft small, full of pretty glass things and, this year, high up on a cupboard. He hasn’t bothered with that one. The other one is very accessible and he hasn’t been too bad although I just don’t leave him in either room unsupervised!

goldpendant do not shut him out because when he can get to it, it'll cause havoc

🤷🏻‍♀️ He won’t be any worse just because he is shut out!!

@DookofBust speaking of experience from my cat when I thought keeping her out was wise. It made her more excited.

How long has my tree got in an upright position given its extra accessory???

Old cat never climbed.... I'm not used to this!