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A grinning grandpa sits at a patio breakfast table with eggs and avocado toast while a pink Sphynx cat stands beside him. 23 / 33

Grandpa Set Out a Big Patio Breakfast for One. A Second Guest Pulled Up a Paw.

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Breakfast on the patio looks delicious: scrambled eggs with cherry tomatoes, a slice of toast topped with avocado, a cup of black coffee, a glass of ice water, and a few blueberries scattered on the table. Grandpa Earl leans on his elbows with a big, crinkly grin, clearly entertained. Peaches has climbed up so her front paws rest on the table edge, and she's turned her wrinkled face toward him with wide green eyes, ears up, as if politely asking whether there's a plate for her. A white stucco house, a fence, and potted plants frame the sunny backyard patio.

Some breakfast foods are especially risky for cats. Avocado contains a substance called persin, and while cats seem less sensitive to it than some animals, the pit, skin, and high fat content still make avocado a poor choice for pets. Coffee is unsafe because of the caffeine, and onions or garlic, often found in egg dishes, can be harmful. Plain, fully cooked egg without seasoning is sometimes considered an acceptable occasional treat, but it should stay small. If your cat loves joining mealtime, try serving their own breakfast nearby at the same time. And on sunny patio mornings, keep a Sphynx in the shade, since their bare skin can sunburn.

Earl may sneak Peaches a scratch under the chin instead of a bite of breakfast. She'll pretend that's a fair trade, while keeping one eye on the toast.

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