That way if your cat has the urge to climb up something s he will have the appropriate cat climbing tree in sight.
													
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																	How to cat proof a christmas tree stand. 
																	10 tips to cat proof your christmas tree by kathy december 5 2012 december 5 2012 comments 3 if you have a curious kitty and a christmas tree you know there is a chance that you ll find your ornaments on the floor gifts with little claw marks on them and a cat perched in your tree peeking out at you. 
																	Ensure adequate play exercise time. 
																	Use a solid tree base with enough heft to hold the tree upright. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If you ve got a kitty that s smitten with your christmas tree it s important to cat proof it to protect both your tree and your cat. 
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																	You know what seems fun to a cat. 
																	Help the base do its job by securing the tree to the ceiling or wall with fishing line a k a. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	In addition to being fun to play with cats. 
																	Playing with a christmas tree stand. 
																	And understand that there s nothing you can pour into the tree stand that will lengthen a fresh christmas tree s life aside from fresh water. 
																	Here are some great tips on how to keep your cat from destroying the christmas tree. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	The average christmas tree stand isn t designed to withstand a climbing cat or the battering ram of a retriever s tale so pet owners may want to consider some additional reinforcement. 
																	If you are dead set on putting up a live tree be sure to also use a covered tree stand so the water tank can t be. 
																	If you have an artificial tree you can simply cover it with a piece of fabric or a tree skirt.