Cats and Christmas Trees

I absolutely love my real Christmas tree. The only problem is that so does my cat! He climbs the tree and has already knocked it over once. I am afraid that he is going to hurt himself or, at the least, destroy the tree. Any suggestions?

It is a simple fact of life that many cats love Christmas trees. You might try tying the tree from the top to a ceiling anchor with fishing line. Remember to attach the line at the very tip of the tree so that the cat will not get caught in it. Some cat lovers recommend using orange slices in the braches of the tree as a deterrent. A squirt with a water bottle may also work. Good Luck and Merry Christmas!