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Grandpa Sat Down With a Turkey Sandwich. Ziggy Pulled Up a Seat.

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Lunch is a sandwich on thick white bread, piled with turkey and lettuce, and Hank has barely taken a bite before he has company. Ziggy sits on the weathered wooden bench right beside him, leaning in with his nose almost touching the crust, whiskers fanned forward, eyes wide with polite but unmistakable interest. Hank grins down at him, holding the sandwich out a little, clearly deciding whether to share. Behind them, white hydrangeas bloom along the fence and a few potted succulents catch the afternoon sun.

It's hard to say no to a face like that, but it helps to know what's actually safe. A small piece of plain, cooked turkey without seasoning is generally fine for most cats as an occasional treat. Deli meats, however, are often high in salt and may contain garlic or onion powder, both of which are harmful to cats. Bread, mayonnaise, and cheese don't add anything useful and can upset digestion. Treats of any kind should stay a small part of a cat's daily food so they don't crowd out a balanced diet. If your cat has health conditions, ask your vet which snacks are okay.

Ziggy probably won't get the whole sandwich, but he looks fairly confident about scoring at least one bite. With Hank smiling like that, the odds seem to be in his favor.

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