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Grandma Made Popcorn for Movie Night and Got an Unexpected Taste Tester

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The couch is piled with cushions and throws, a remote lies on the coffee table, and movie night is in full swing. Grandma Hazel holds a bowl of fresh popcorn in her lap, wearing her familiar green quilted vest and a soft grey sweater, a warm smile on her face. Marmalade has planted himself right beside her, front paws braced on the cushion, nose dipped toward the rim of the bowl for a thorough investigation. Magazines, a basket and a potted plant fill the cozy, slightly cluttered living room around them.

Many cats are curious about popcorn because of its smell and the crinkly sound of the bowl, but it is not really a treat for them. Cats are carnivores and get little benefit from grains. Plain, air-popped popcorn in a tiny amount is unlikely to cause harm, but butter, salt and seasonings are not good for cats, and garlic or onion powder in some flavors can be dangerous. Unpopped kernels and hulls are choking hazards and can get stuck in teeth. A better movie night plan is a few cat treats or a favorite toy so your cat can join in safely.

Watching a film at home with a pet curled nearby is one of the simplest comforts there is. For many seniors, it turns a quiet evening into a shared one.

Marmalade has no interest in the plot. He is here strictly for the snacks and the warm spot beside Hazel.

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