Pet owners are being advised to skip the edible decorations and create an ‘alarm’ if they want to pet-proof their Christmas tree and keep their four-legged friends safe this festive season.
The home and garden experts behind GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk have revealed their nine key tips for preventing cats and dogs from destroying festive centrepieces this Christmas.
A Christmas tree is the ultimate festive decoration, but they can actually pose a hazard to curious kittens and probing pooches.
Cats will often be drawn to the flashing lights, glittery tinsel and sparkly baubles, whilst rambunctious dogs are prone to bumping them over – or even using them as toilets.
A spokesperson for GardenBuildingsDirect.co.uk commented: “They look fantastic, but breakable ornaments and electric lights on Christmas trees pose serious hazards to cats and dogs.
“We’ve heard all sorts of horror stories about pets eating parts of branches or decorations, getting spiny needles stuck in their paws, or pulling trees down and hurting themselves in the process.
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