Make Your Christmas Cat-Proof and Festive

If you share your home with a curious kitty, you already know: Christmas decorations are basically an obstacle course of irresistible temptations. Sparkly ornaments? A challenge. Dangling garlands? A toy. The Christmas tree? Obviously meant for climbing.

But with a few smart tweaks, you can keep your holiday décor intact and keep your cat safe. Here are some easy, cat-approved tips to help you enjoy a peaceful (and unshattered) festive season.

1. Choose Shatterproof Decorations

Glass ornaments + playful paws = disaster waiting to happen. Swap breakable baubles for shatterproof ornaments, they look just as beautiful but won’t turn into a hazard if they get batted off the tree. Hang your most precious ornaments higher up, well out of paw’s reach.

Ask our team at the Langley Feed Store for which decorations will suit your home best, we have a great selection of holiday decor you're family will love.

2. Skip the Tinsel (Your Vet Will Thank You)

It’s sparkly. It’s stringy. It moves with the slightest breeze. To your cat, tinsel is basically a holiday snack… except it’s dangerous. Ingesting tinsel can cause serious internal issues, so it’s best to avoid it entirely and choose safer garlands or ribbon décor instead.

3. Watch Those Wires

Christmas lights are magical, but to a cat, they’re also chewable twinkle noodles. Use cord protectors, secure loose wires, and unplug lights when you’re not around. You can also use bitter-deterrent sprays to make wires less appealing.

4. Secure Your Tree Like a Pro

A wobbly tree is an invite to climb. Use a sturdy stand, consider anchoring your tree to the wall, and place it away from furniture your cat could use as a launchpad. If your cat likes to sneak underneath, try using a tree skirt that discourages access or add a gentle barrier.

5. Avoid Temptation Décor

Snow globes, small figurines, candles, dangling ribbons, cats love all of it. Place fragile or hazardous décor pieces on higher shelves or behind glass doors where curious paws can’t reach.

6. Check Your Plants

Some festive plants like poinsettias, lilies, and mistletoe can be toxic to pets. Make sure anything green (or red!) you bring home is cat-safe or placed well out of reach.

7. Reward Good Behaviour (or… Just Because They’re Cute)

You worked hard to cat-proof your home, and your kitty worked even harder to “help.” Treat them for their noble restraint with something delicious!

At our Langley Feed Store, we have a great selection of cat treats perfect for holiday snacking or stuffing in their stocking (because we know your cat has one hung up… right?).

Don’t forget to try our new Countryside Sardine Snaps treats, a crunchy, protein-packed favourite that cats absolutely love.