Popsugar Pets Christmas Trees Christmas Trees For Cat Owners Get Your Cat to Stop Climbing Your Christmas Tree With These 20 Alternatives 6 September 2020 by Vivian Whitney Image Source: amazon.com As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If you own a cat and celebrate Christmas, chances are you've come to accept the inevitable: your cat is going to try to climb your tree. (And if your cat doesn't, please tell me your secret.) I have three cats, and as long as our Christmas tree is up, they're trying to climb it — or at least sit underneath it and swat all of the ornaments off. While I don't know how to keep my cats out of our traditional, artificial tree, my mother is an avid Christmas tree collector (I think my last count was in the 60s), so I've come to learn that there are some types of trees our cats will actually leave alone. Whether it's a similar substitute for your traditional tree or a new approach like tabletop trees, wire trees, or cat-scratcher trees — for those who want to fully embrace the madness — we've collected some inspiration for your holiday decorating. Sometimes multiple trees can be good: decorate the main tree with cat-friendly ornaments and save your special ornaments for an ornament-holder tree on your dining room table. Don't be afraid to go a little out of the box and add a new spin to your holidays with these cat-friendly options. (Well, more cat-friendly. Knowing my cats, they might even find a way to climb some of these!) Related: I Couldn't Keep My Cats Out of My Christmas Tree, So I Got Advice From 3 Vets Upside Down Artificial Christmas Tree Image Source: wayfair.com Show your cat your sense of humour with the Upside Down Artificial Christmas Tree ($307, originally $567), and see if they can climb up this one. (OK, they might still be able to.) Upside Down Artificial Christmas Tree $307 from wayfair.com Buy Now Wooden Christmas Tree Topiary Shelf Image Source: wayfair.com If your cat isn't prone to knocking things off shelves, opt for the Wooden Christmas Tree Topiary Shelf ($140, originally $170) and fill it with your favourite Christmas decorations. Wooden Christmas Tree Topiary Shelf $140 from wayfair.com Buy Now Rustic Stained Christmas Tree Ornament Holder Image Source: etsy.com This Rustic Stained Christmas Tree Ornament Holder ($68) is a great option for the more fragile ornaments you don't want your cat to get to. Rustic Stained Christmas Tree Ornament Holder $68 from etsy.com Buy Now Sterling-Silver Coral Artificial Christmas Tree Image Source: wayfair.com This Sterling-Silver Coral Artificial Christmas Tree ($70) has the same feel and look of a traditional Christmas tree, but it's definitely more difficult for your cat to climb on. Sterling-Silver Coral Artificial Christmas Tree $70 from wayfair.com Buy Now Natural Alpine Christmas Tree Image Source: orientaltrading.com Want to stay as close to a traditional tree as possible? Try the Natural Alpine Christmas Tree ($42) with a longer trunk, which conveniently doubles as a cat scratching post (not by design — I know this from experience.) Natural Alpine Christmas Tree $42 from orientaltrading.com Buy Now Wrought Iron Ornament Display Christmas Tree Image Source: bestchoiceproducts.com This Wrought Iron Ornament Display Christmas Tree ($78, originally $112) is traditional-tree-meets-tabletop-ornament-tree. Keep your ornaments as the centrepiece without having your cat climb up to the top. Wrought Iron Ornament Display Christmas Tree $78 from bestchoiceproducts.com Buy Now Christmas Tree Cat Tunnel Bed Image Source: amazon.com If you've come to terms with the fact that your cat runs your house, why not just ditch the whole tree and give them what they want with this Christmas Tree Cat Tunnel Bed ($145)? Christmas Tree Cat Tunnel Bed $145 from amazon.com Buy Now Winter Wonderland Paper Trees Image Source: food52.com Instead of one traditional tree, try decorating your house in out-of-reach spots with multiple mini trees, like these Winter Wonderland Paper Trees ($56-70). Winter Wonderland Paper Trees $56-70 from food52.com Buy Now Beaded Wood Christmas Tree Image Source: etsy.com Any cat that can climb this Beaded Wood Christmas Tree ($185-$225) honestly deserves praise for their triumph. Beaded Wood Christmas Tree $185 from etsy.com Buy Now Spira Small Christmas Tree Image Source: theapollobox.com Showcase all your ornaments out of your cat's reach with the Spira Small Christmas Tree ($152). Spira Small Christmas Tree $152 from theapollobox.com Buy Now LED Ornament Tree Image Source: countrydoor.com Want a tabletop tree but don't want to sacrifice the lights? This LED Ornament Tree ($40, originally $50) is the perfect combo. Related: 25 Genius Problem-Solving Products That Every Cat Owner Should Invest In LED Ornament Tree $40 from countrydoor.com Buy Now Luxury Cat Tree Image Source: petco.com Give your cat their own mini tree this year with the Luxury Cat Tree ($114, originally $165), and decorate it with some cat-toy ornaments! Luxury Cat Tree $114 from petco.com Buy Now Wooden Christmas Tree Image Source: etsy.com This Wooden Christmas Tree ($308-$370) is cat-friendly and it can fit in even the smallest of spaces. Wooden Christmas Tree $308 from etsy.com Buy Now LED Blossom Tree Image Source: amazon.com The tall base of this LED Blossom Tree ($36) makes it a hard-to-climb option for your cats. Plus, you'll avoid the fuss of having to hang lights on your tree this year! LED Blossom Tree $36 from amazon.com Buy Now Brown Fir Artificial Christmas Tree Image Source: wayfair.com This Brown Fir Artificial Christmas Tree ($76, originally $118) is giving us Charlie Brown Christmas vibes. Maybe your cat will agree and show it mercy. Brown Fir Artificial Christmas Tree $76 from wayfair.com Buy Now Alternative Oak Christmas Tree Image Source: etsy.com This Alternative Oak Christmas Tree ($131-$540) gives the same fullness of a traditional tree. Alternative Oak Christmas Tree $131 from etsy.com Buy Now Artificial Christmas Tree Image Source: wayfair.com Hang this Artificial Christmas Tree ($51, originally $54) on the wall and forget about the fact your cat has ever even climbed a Christmas tree at all! Artificial Christmas Tree $51 from wayfair.com Buy Now Gold Metal Ornament Stand Image Source: finehomedisplays.com Keep it simple with the Gold Metal Ornament Stand ($90) on the dining room table, coffee table, or entryway table. Gold Metal Ornament Stand $90 from finehomedisplays.com Buy Now Waterfall Christmas Cone Tree Lights Image Source: amazon.com Set up these Waterfall Christmas Cone Tree Lights ($40) outside, and your cat won't even have a chance at climbing them! Waterfall Christmas Cone Tree Lights $40 from amazon.com Buy Now Christmas Tree Cat Bed Image Source: wayfair.com If you don't want to sacrifice your tree, this Christmas Tree Cat Bed ($85, originally $90) might distract your cat long enough to make it through the holiday season. Christmas Tree Cat Bed $85 from wayfair.com Buy Now Christmas TreesCatsHoliday