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Grandpa Set Out Tea and Cookies. One Guest Never Took Her Eyes Off the Plate.

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A white lace tablecloth, a cup of milky tea and a small plate of golden cookies make for a proper afternoon break, and Clarence is clearly enjoying it. He sits back in his sage green cardigan with a soft, amused smile, watching the real show unfold at the edge of the table. Moonpie has planted herself right beside the cookies, ears up like two satellite dishes, eyes locked on the plate with complete devotion. A potted plant by the window, a stack of books and a cup of pens round out a cozy, well-loved room.

Most cats are curious about whatever their people are eating, but human snacks are rarely a good idea for them. Cookies and baked goods are high in sugar, fat and sometimes ingredients like chocolate, raisins or certain sweeteners that can be harmful to pets. Cats are true carnivores, so their bodies are built for a diet based on animal protein rather than flour and sugar. Milk is another common myth: many adult cats do not digest lactose well and can end up with an upset stomach. A better way to include a begging cat in tea time is to offer a few of their own treats or a little play session afterward. If you are wondering what treats are safe for your cat, talk to your vet.

Moonpie may not get a cookie today, but she has clearly secured the best seat at the table and a front-row view of Clarence's smile.

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