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Movie Night Was Going Great Until Hank Looked Down at the Popcorn Bowl

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Blankets are piled on the couch, the window light has gone soft and pale, and a speckled bowl of fresh popcorn sits in Hank's lap. He's grinning down at it, but not because of the movie. Ziggy has climbed up beside him and is leaning his whole face toward the bowl, one paw propped against Hank's leg, nose almost touching a fluffy kernel. A few stray pieces have already tumbled onto the couch cushions, evidence that the investigation has been going on for a while. Hank looks perfectly happy to let it continue.

Popcorn and pets are a common movie-night question. A plain, air-popped kernel with no butter, salt, or seasoning isn't toxic to cats, but it isn't a nutritious snack either. Buttered and salted popcorn is a bigger concern, since too much fat and salt can upset a cat's stomach, and some seasonings contain garlic or onion. Unpopped or partly popped kernels can be a choking hazard and are hard on teeth. If you'd like to share a treat during a movie, cat treats are a better pick, and if your cat seems unwell after snacking, call your vet.

Ziggy likely just wants to be part of the action, popcorn or no popcorn. Hank, meanwhile, has clearly decided the real show is happening right on his lap, and he wouldn't trade it for any film.

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