Spread citrus peels on the surface of the table or pour water with the addition of aromatic oil into a small container.By jumping into a bowl of water, the cat will have an unforgettable unpleasant experience that can keep her from jumping onto the table another time.

Animal rights charities have offered their advice on how cat owners can stop their pets from jumping on their Christmas trees after a video of a woman “traumatising” her cat went viral.