 Ragdoll Cats and Christmas Trees

I have had a few email inquiries lately about Ragdoll cats and Christmas trees, so I thought I would run this post again and see if we could get more input overall.

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When asking Floppycats' readers about their experiences with putting up Christmas trees in a house full of cats, we received a variety of responses.

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Some owners find their cats indifferent to the whole thing, while others end up in a whole heap of trouble when their cat decides to take up residence inside the tree.

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Some of our readers have cats that attack the tree, attempting to knock it over. Choose a sturdy base that does not move easily.

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One of the biggest issues with Christmas trees is the ornaments. Avoid going with glass ball ornaments that are shiny.

These items resemble cat toys and you may find your cat drawn to trying to knock them down or chew on them.

Perhaps you'll find that your cat treats the Christmas tree like a cat scratching tree. He may not be able to tell the difference at first.

It may be safer to opt for a fake tree if you're a feline enthusiast to avoid your pet eating real pine needles or hurting himself on the sharp needles.

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