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Grandpa Went Out to Check His Pumpkins. Someone Fluffy Got There First.

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Orange pumpkins are scattered all through the tangled vines, and Hank is making his way between them in faded denim overalls, a rumpled work shirt and a well-worn flat cap. He glances down with a crooked, affectionate smile, because Cotton, his fluffy white cat, has planted herself right in his path. She sits tall among the leaves and pumpkins, plume of a tail curled at her side, tilting her face up toward him with pale green eyes. Overturned buckets, terracotta pots and a pair of gloves lie in the background, signs of a busy harvest afternoon.

Pumpkin season brings plenty of fun, and a few things worth knowing if pets are part of it. Plain cooked pumpkin is often suggested in small amounts for dogs and cats, but raw pumpkin, stems and leaves are tough to digest, and carved jack-o'-lanterns can turn moldy quickly, so they are best kept out of reach. Garden patches may also hold slug pellets, fertilizers or sharp tools. White cats have their own seasonal concern too: their pale ears and noses are more prone to sunburn, so shady spots and limited midday sun are a kindness even on crisp fall days. If a pet nibbles something questionable in the garden, talk to your vet.

Hank came out to check on his pumpkins, but the prettiest thing in the patch is clearly the little white cat following his boots.

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