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Abuela Carmen Cast Her Line Off the Dock. Mango Wasn't Looking at the Water.

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Down at the old wooden dock, Abuela Carmen has settled in for an afternoon of fishing. She sits on the weathered planks in a plaid shirt and her trusty floral apron, glasses perched on her nose, both hands steadying a thin rod angled out over the calm water. Mango sits upright right beside her, his luxurious orange coat glowing in the soft light, gazing up at her face with total devotion, as though she's the most fascinating thing on the whole lake. A clear tackle box of colorful lures sits by her feet, a blue bucket waits nearby, and reeds and greenery line the water's edge.

It's no surprise Mango is staying close; the smell of fish is irresistible to many cats. But is fish actually good for them? Small amounts of plain, cooked, boneless fish can be an occasional treat. Raw fish is a different story, as it can carry parasites and bacteria, and some raw fish contain an enzyme that breaks down thiamine, an essential vitamin for cats, if fed regularly. Fish bones are a choking and injury hazard too. A complete, balanced cat food should make up the bulk of the diet. Ask your vet if you're unsure about adding any people food.

Whether or not the fish cooperate today, Carmen has the most devoted fishing buddy on the lake. Mango's adoring gaze suggests he believes she can catch anything, and on an afternoon this peaceful, she just might.

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