If you’re a pet owner, particularly of a cat, you know how tricky the holidays can be—especially when it comes to Christmas trees. The scent of the tree and the allure of the shiny decorations make it nearly impossible for animals to resist. Instead of admiring from afar, they can’t help but dive right into the festive chaos!

The ultimate force field

For this cat, at least, his owner discovered that he’s terrified of tangerines—and decided to put that knowledge to work! It seems to be working wonders in keeping him away from the Christmas tree.

Do you have a mischievous pet of your own? With Christmas just around the corner, these quirky ideas might give you a good laugh—and, who knows, they might just inspire a solution for your furry friend’s holiday antics!