Hi

I have six cats here (at one time just four). My trick to this all is as follows:

1. no tinsel
2. no breakables from the middle down
3. don't worry about it too much (lol)

I have never had difficulty with my cats. They think it is their "secret drinking station" or "cover" to hide from other kitties.

The stand is a very secure one and I used to tie it to window frames at one time when they were kittens.

Not sure why I'm so lucky, but it always seems to be okay!