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Grandma Odessa Was Shoveling the Driveway. Marmalade Found the Snowbank.

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Snow has buried the walkway overnight, and the front door, with its pinecone wreath, is barely reachable. Odessa is bundled up in a navy puffer coat, a gray knit scarf, and thick gloves, bending over a black plastic shovel as she pushes another load off the driveway. Her breath fogs in the cold air, and the porch light glows in the dim winter morning. Right in the middle of the fresh snowbank, Marmalade has decided this is the best day ever. He crouches low in the powder, one paw lifted mid-pounce, his long orange coat dusted with flakes and his ears pricked forward. He looks thrilled, if slightly surprised by how cold his paws are.

Long-haired cats have dense coats that offer some protection from the cold, but even the fluffiest cat should not stay outdoors for long in freezing weather. Paws, ears, and tail tips are vulnerable to frostbite, and wet fur loses its insulating power quickly. Deicing salts and chemicals can irritate paw pads and be toxic if licked off, so wipe your cat's feet after any time outside, and consider pet-safe ice melt. Antifreeze is extremely dangerous for cats and other pets, so clean up any spills right away. Afterward, a warm, dry spot indoors and a gentle towel rub will help your cat recover from their snowy adventure.

Marmalade's snow day will be short and sweet, and soon he will be curled up by the heater, licking melting snowflakes from his fur. Odessa will finish the driveway, come inside for a hot drink, and find her furry helper waiting to claim her lap.

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