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Elderly Black man in a brown cardigan holding a vanilla ice cream cone on a sunny porch while a Bengal cat sniffs it. 22 / 27

Grandpa Treated Himself to a Vanilla Cone. Jasper Leaned In for a Closer Look.

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The sun is bright on the porch, and Grandpa has treated himself to a soft-serve vanilla cone. He sits in a cushioned chair wrapped in a brown cardigan, a green knit blanket over the armrest, potted plants and a basket of laundry nearby. He holds the cone out with a twinkle in his eye, and Jasper the Bengal, perched on the armrest with one paw resting on Grandpa's leg, leans in to sniff the creamy swirl, eyes half closed in concentration.

Here is a fun fact: cats cannot taste sweetness the way people do, because they lack working sweet taste receptors. When a cat is interested in ice cream, it is usually the fat and dairy smell that draws them in, not the sugar. That is also why ice cream is not a smart treat. Many adult cats have trouble digesting lactose and can end up with an upset stomach. On hot days, focus on keeping your cat cool and hydrated instead. Offer fresh water in several spots, provide shady resting places, and avoid letting cats sit in hot, enclosed spaces. A damp cloth gently stroked over the fur can also help a cat cool off.

Grandpa will enjoy every last bite of his cone, and Jasper will have to settle for the memory of a very good smell. Afterward, perhaps a long nap in the shade for both of them.

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