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Grandpa Went Out to Shovel the Driveway. Something White Was Hiding in the Snowbank.

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Overnight snow has buried the driveway, and Grandpa Gus is out early in his knit hat and green work jacket, pushing a wide shovel through the powder. He has a wry little smile on his face, and it's easy to see why. In the front of the scene, Pearl has flopped belly-down into the snowbank, white fur blending almost perfectly into the drift, one paw reaching out and dusted with flakes. Her amber eyes stare ahead with a look of serious concentration, as if she is personally inspecting every snowflake. A sled leans by the front door, and boots wait on the porch steps.

Some cats are curious about snow, and a brief, supervised romp can be fun. Still, winter calls for caution. Cats can get cold quickly, particularly if their fur becomes wet, and long coats like a Persian's tend to collect clumps of ice between the toes. Wipe paws when they come inside, both to remove ice and to clear away any de-icing salt, which can irritate pads and shouldn't be licked off. Pet-safe ice melt is a good option for walkways. Antifreeze is another serious winter hazard, since it can be deadly if swallowed, so clean up any drips promptly. Keep snowy outings short, and bring the cat in at the first sign of shivering.

Gus will finish the driveway eventually. Pearl, on the other hand, seems to have found her own winter job: making snow angels nobody asked for. Somebody had better have a warm towel waiting inside.

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