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Clarence Brought His Sandwich Out to the Garden Bench. He Had a Lunch Guest.

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Lunch is a simple affair today: a thick sandwich stuffed with lettuce and filling, eaten outdoors on a weathered green bench at the edge of the garden. Clarence sits in a chunky brown cardigan over a plaid shirt, smiling down at his meal with a mischievous twinkle. That is because he has company. Sapphire has hopped up beside him, sitting tall with her tail curled around her feet, and leans in with her nose hovering just over the bread. Her blue eyes are fixed on the sandwich with intense but surprisingly well-mannered interest. Behind them, a wooden fence, potted plants, and a lawn scattered with dry leaves stretch out in soft afternoon light.

Cats can be very persuasive at mealtime, but people food is usually not the best choice for them. Many common sandwich ingredients are risky, including onions, garlic, certain seasonings, processed meats high in salt, and anything with chocolate or grapes. If you want to share, a tiny piece of plain, unseasoned, fully cooked chicken or turkey is a safer option, given only occasionally. Cats need a complete, balanced diet made for them, and too many extras can lead to weight gain or tummy trouble. Ask your vet how many treats fit into your cat's daily needs.

Clarence may sneak her a little nibble of plain turkey, or he may just offer a chin scratch instead. Either way, lunch on the bench is better with a friend, even one who keeps a very close eye on your sandwich.

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