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Grandpa Was Knitting a Few Quiet Rows. His Lap Became a Very Different Project.

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A brass lamp casts a warm glow over the armchair, and Clarence is deep in his knitting, needles clicking, a small swatch of cream yarn growing between his fingers. His green cable-knit cardigan and glasses complete the picture of a man at peace with his hobby. His lap, however, has become a disaster zone. Sapphire sits squarely in the middle of it, wrapped in loops and tangles of pale yarn, a strand draped right over one ear, front paws snarled in a web of string. She gazes off to the side with wide blue eyes and an expression of complete innocence, as if this happened entirely without her involvement.

Yarn and cats are a classic combination in pictures, but in real life, string is one of the more serious household hazards for cats. If a cat swallows yarn, thread, ribbon, or tinsel, it can cause a dangerous blockage in the intestines that needs emergency care. Playing with string is natural and fun for cats, so the trick is to supervise closely and put all yarn away in a closed basket or bag when you are done. Wand toys with sturdy attachments, used under supervision, satisfy that urge to chase and pounce more safely. If you suspect your cat has swallowed string, do not pull it out; call your vet right away.

Clarence will carefully untangle his helper before going any further, one loop at a time. Sapphire will likely act deeply offended by the rescue. It may be a while before this scarf gets finished, but the evening is cozy all the same.

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