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Movie Night at Grandma's, and Someone Is Watching the Popcorn Instead

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Popcorn is ready, the blankets are out, and a certain calico has invited herself to movie night. Grandma sits tucked into the corner of a cozy couch with a blue ceramic bowl heaped with fluffy popcorn, smiling down through her glasses. Maple has settled across her lap and is staring at the bowl with laser focus, whiskers forward, clearly calculating the odds of a dropped kernel. A few stray pieces have already landed on the quilt. Behind them, a window lets in pale winter light, and a side table holds a mug of tea, a pair of reading glasses and a small succulent.

Plain, air-popped popcorn is not toxic to cats, but it is not a great snack for them either. Butter, salt and seasonings can upset a cat's stomach, and unpopped or partially popped kernels can be a choking hazard or get stuck in teeth. Cats are obligate carnivores, meaning their bodies are built to get nutrition from meat, so their treats are best chosen with that in mind. If you would like your cat to join in on snack time, offer a small cat treat instead, and keep the people food bowl up high. Ask your vet about healthy treat options and appropriate amounts.

Movie nights with a pet can be a gentle, comforting ritual for older adults, especially on long evenings at home.

Maple's verdict on the film is still pending. Her verdict on the popcorn, however, is very clear.

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