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Grandpa Ken's Ice Cream Started Melting. Yuki Offered to Help.

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It is a warm afternoon, and Grandpa Ken has treated himself to a vanilla ice cream cone. Unfortunately for him, it is melting fast, with creamy drips running down the waffle cone and over his fingers. Fortunately for Yuki, she is right there to help. The snow Bengal has pressed her face to the cone, pink tongue out mid-lick and her blue eyes half-closed in bliss. Ken, in a brown cable-knit sweater vest and glasses, watches her with a mischievous, grandfatherly smile, as though he knows he should not be sharing but cannot quite bring himself to stop her. A cluttered, cozy room with baskets, pillows, and potted plants surrounds them.

Many people picture cats lapping up milk, but most adult cats do not digest lactose well. After kittenhood, many cats produce less of the enzyme needed to break down milk sugar, so dairy treats like ice cream can cause an upset stomach, gas, or diarrhea. Ice cream is also high in sugar and fat, which cats do not need. Some flavors and toppings, such as chocolate, are toxic to pets. A tiny accidental lick is unlikely to cause harm in a healthy cat, but it is best not to make it a habit. If your cat loves creamy treats, ask your vet about cat-safe alternatives.

Ken may need a napkin, and maybe a new cone. Still, the look on his face says that sharing a sweet moment with Yuki was worth every melted drop.

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