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Grandpa Was Making Great Progress on His Knitting. Then the Yarn Started Disappearing.

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Grandpa Gus has his wooden needles clicking and a half-finished piece of knitting hanging from them, glasses balanced on his nose as he counts stitches. What he hasn't quite noticed yet, or has chosen to ignore, is that Pearl has made herself part of the project. The white Persian sits upright in his lap, wrapped in loose beige strands, one paw held up and her blue eyes gazing innocently into the distance. Balls of yarn, a knitted grey scarf, a mug of coffee, and a basket of more wool crowd the table behind them in the cozy, cluttered living room.

Yarn and cats look like a classic pairing, but this is one of the more important safety lessons for cat owners. Strings, yarn, ribbon, and thread are among the riskiest things a cat can swallow. A long strand can get caught in the digestive tract and cause serious internal problems that often need urgent treatment. The safest approach is to let cats play with sturdy toys designed for them and to put yarn away in a closed basket or bag when you're not knitting. Interactive wand toys are a fun alternative, as long as they're stored out of reach afterward. If you ever see string hanging from a cat's mouth or rear, don't pull it, and call your vet.

Pearl may think she's helping by adding some extra texture to the project. Gus will just have a little untangling to do before his next row, and maybe a better hiding place for the yarn basket.

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