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Grandpa Set Out the Lace Tablecloth and a Plate of Cookies. A Guest Arrived Right on Time.

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Afternoon tea is served on the good lace tablecloth, complete with a sugar bowl, a plate of golden cookies, and a steaming cup in a cream-colored mug. Grandpa Gus sits with his hand resting beside his tea, his grin stretching wide as he looks at his guest. Pearl has propped her front paws on the edge of the table, her white mane fluffed out like a lion's and her amber eyes fixed on the cookies with very polite, very obvious interest. Houseplants on the windowsill, a hutch full of teacups, and a stack of books on the counter round out the homey kitchen scene.

Sharing a table with a pet is sweet, but it helps to know what's off limits. Tea, coffee, and anything with caffeine are not safe for cats, so mugs should stay out of reach. Cookies are not a good treat either, since they're high in sugar and fat, and some may contain chocolate, raisins, or artificial sweeteners that can be harmful to pets. Many adult cats also don't digest milk well, despite the classic image of a cat lapping cream. A better way to include your cat at teatime is to offer a small cat treat on a separate plate or a cozy chair nearby. If your cat sneaks something questionable, call your vet.

Gus is a gracious host, and Pearl is a well-mannered guest who simply wants a front-row view of the cookie plate. Some tea parties are planned; the best ones just happen when a fluffy friend shows up uninvited.

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