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Grandpa Reached Up for the Ripest Apple. Down Below, Pearl Was Not Impressed.

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Branches heavy with red apples arch over the yard, and Grandpa Gus is reaching up under a canvas cap to twist one free from its stem. His flannel shirt is buttoned over an olive tee, suspenders in place, and his expression is calm and focused. Down in the grass, Pearl crouches low among the windfalls, her big white body puffed out and her eyes narrowed in a look of deep suspicion, as if one of those fallen apples might make a sudden move. A few potted herbs and an old wooden fence frame the little home orchard behind them.

Cats are natural investigators, and new objects on the ground, especially ones that roll, tend to draw a careful sniff. Fallen fruit can be a little risky for pets, though. Apple flesh in tiny amounts is not considered dangerous, but the seeds, stems, and leaves contain compounds that can be harmful, so it's best not to let pets chew on them. Rotting fruit can also ferment or grow mold, which isn't good for animals either. Picking up windfalls regularly keeps the yard tidier and safer. Orchards may also be sprayed with garden products, so washing paws after a stroll through the trees is a sensible step. If your cat seems unwell after nibbling something outdoors, call your vet.

Gus will fill his basket, and Pearl will remain on high alert, guarding the orchard floor from the apples that dared to fall. Every harvest needs a supervisor, and she takes the job seriously.

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