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December 25th, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

  Try not to put packages with flowing ribbons under the Christmas tree. Cats are intrigued by ribbons, especially long ones, and will try to play with them, which is cute to watch, but can be trouble. Any string-like material is potentially deadly for a cat, so be alert.
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December 24th, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

  Some cats are more “mouthy” and curious than others. If you have a cat who will put new things in his mouth then you do not want to run the risk that he might want to taste the electric cord. If he gets his little fangs into a live cord he could be seriously injured.
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December 23rd, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

  Since some cats will chew on anything, especially something new, you need to cover the electric cord that goes into the socket. You can use a series of old paper towel cardboard tubes (it’s behind the tree – no one will see!) or buy one of those PVC tubes meant to hide a bunch of electric cords beneath a desk.
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December 22nd, 2008
by Tracie Hotchner, Author & Radio Show Host

  An average-size cat can knock over even a large tree so the first thing you need to get is a study heavy metal base. Don’t even consider one of those rickety green metal pan tree stands with spindly legs.
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