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An elderly man in a brown vest holds a vanilla ice cream cone as a tuxedo cat leans in to sniff it in a sunny kitchen. 13 / 22

Grandpa Ken Had One Vanilla Cone on a Hot Day. Domino Leaned In.

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One cone, two very interested parties. Grandpa Ken holds a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a waffle cone, grinning as Domino stretches his nose forward for a careful sniff. Ken's brown sweater vest is layered over a checked blue shirt, his wedding ring catches the light, and the sunny kitchen behind him is full of homey details: wooden cabinets, a blue dish towel draped on the counter, a basket of bananas and apples, and family pictures on the wall. Domino looks as though he is seriously considering whether this sample meets his standards.

Cats are famously curious about whatever their people are eating, but ice cream isn't a good snack for them. Many adult cats have trouble digesting lactose, so dairy can lead to an upset stomach. Cats also lack the taste receptors for sweetness, so the sugar does nothing for them, and some ice creams contain chocolate or artificial sweeteners that can be dangerous for pets. If your cat begs during dessert, offering a cat-safe treat or a lick of a frozen, pet-specific snack is a kinder option. On hot days, make sure your cat has plenty of fresh water and a cool, shady place to rest instead.

Domino will have to settle for the smell this time. Ken, for his part, looks happy to enjoy every last bite while his sidekick watches.

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