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Grandpa Wen Made a Giant Bowl of Popcorn for Movie Night. Misty Noticed.

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The lamps are low, the couch is piled with knit blankets, and a big ceramic bowl brimming with fresh popcorn sits in Grandpa Wen's hands. He's grinning wide, eyes crinkled behind his glasses, clearly delighted with the evening plan. Misty has settled into the cushions right beside the bowl, her cream body leaning in and her gray face turned toward the popcorn with polite but unmistakable interest. Framed photos, a tissue box, and a houseplant fill the cozy corner behind them.

Plain, air-popped popcorn isn't toxic to cats, but it isn't a great snack for them either. Cats are obligate carnivores and get little nutritional value from grains or starchy foods. Movie-night popcorn is usually loaded with butter and salt, which aren't good for cats, and unpopped kernels and hard hulls can be a choking hazard or get stuck in teeth. Some seasonings, especially garlic or onion powder, are harmful to pets. If your cat wants to join snack time, a few cat treats or a small piece of plain cooked chicken is a much better option. Ragdolls can be prone to weight gain because of their relaxed nature, so keeping extra snacks small helps them stay in good shape.

For many cats, the real attraction isn't the food at all. It's the warm lap, the soft blanket, and the person who's finally sitting still for a couple of hours.

Whatever's on the screen tonight, Misty has already claimed the best seat in the house. Grandpa Wen might want to keep a firm grip on that bowl.

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