Browse ›
An elderly man in a mustard cardigan holds a vanilla ice cream cone as a fluffy Siamese cat leans in to sniff it. 28 / 38

Clarence Treated Himself to an Ice Cream Cone. Sapphire Got There First.

AI imagesiamese catice creamliving room

A scoop of vanilla ice cream perches on a waffle cone, already starting to soften at the edges, and it has attracted a very interested customer. Clarence sits in his living room in a mustard-yellow cardigan over a light blue shirt, glasses on, a sheepish little grin spreading under his white beard. He holds the cone out in front of him while Sapphire stretches her neck forward and presses her nose right up to the scoop, eyes narrowed in concentration. Behind them, a gray couch, a basket of blankets, a mug on the side table, and leafy houseplants make the room warm and casual.

It is hard to resist sharing a treat with a pet who asks so nicely, but ice cream is not a good choice for cats. Many adult cats have trouble digesting lactose, the sugar in milk, so dairy can lead to an upset stomach. Ice cream is also high in sugar and fat, and some flavors contain ingredients like chocolate or certain sweeteners that are harmful to pets. If you would like to give your cat a cool, special snack on a warm day, ask your vet about cat-safe treats, or offer a little of her regular wet food chilled. A small portion and plenty of fresh water are best.

Clarence will likely keep the cone for himself, though he may need to eat it a bit faster than planned. Sapphire will settle for a chin scratch and the faint scent of vanilla. Some negotiations end in a gentle compromise.

More from this collection

All 38 →
An elderly man in a knit cardigan sits in a lawn chair at sunset beside a fluffy Siamese cat in the chair next to him.Grandpa Set Out Two Lawn Chairs for the Sunset. The Second One Wasn't Empty for Long.An elderly man in a cardigan scatters grain for brown and black hens in a backyard as a Siamese cat walks among the chickens.A Flock of Hungry Hens at Feeding Time, and Then a Siamese Walked Right Through Them
An elderly man in a green cardigan knits in an armchair while a Siamese cat on his lap is tangled in loops of cream yarn.Grandpa Was Knitting a Few Quiet Rows. His Lap Became a Very Different Project.An elderly man in a brown cardigan holds a sandwich on a wooden bench while a Siamese cat sniffs it with interest.Clarence Brought His Sandwich Out to the Garden Bench. He Had a Lunch Guest.A smiling elderly man in a cardigan holds up a yellow ball in a backyard as a Siamese cat lunges forward to chase it.Grandpa Held Up a Tennis Ball in the Yard. He Was Not Expecting a Cat to Answer.An elderly man in a cardigan plays an old piano while one Siamese cat sits on the piano and a smaller one sits on the bench.Grandpa Sat Down at His Old Piano Expecting One Listener. Count Again.