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A grandma with a silver braid smiles at a cinnamon Abyssinian cat sitting beside her plate of eggs, avocado, and berries. 6 / 26

Ruth Made a Beautiful Breakfast. Saffron Had Her Eye on Something Else.

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Breakfast has moved outside to the little wooden table on the patio. Ruth's plate is a pretty one: fluffy scrambled eggs, half an avocado, a few sliced strawberries, and a sprig of herbs, with a mug of milky coffee and a spoon resting nearby. Her braid is pinned up and wrapped around her head this morning, and she's leaning toward Saffron with a gentle, amused smile. The Abyssinian sits tall right at the edge of the table, ears up, gazing past the plate toward something in the garden, as if breakfast were the last thing on her mind.

Sharing a meal outdoors with a cat is sweet, but a few foods on a plate like this deserve care. Avocado is one to keep away from pets, since parts of it contain a substance that can upset animals' stomachs, and its large pit is a choking hazard. Plain cooked egg is generally fine as an occasional small treat for cats, but scrambled eggs made with butter, milk, or seasonings aren't ideal. Coffee and anything with caffeine should always stay out of reach. If your cat likes to join you at mealtimes, offering a few of its own treats can help it feel included.

Saffron seems far more interested in the garden than the eggs, which is good news for Ruth. A sunny patio, a quiet morning, and company like this make breakfast feel like a small celebration.

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