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Grandpa Poured Himself a Tall Glass of Lemonade. His Cat Was Not Impressed.

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Hank is taking a long, slow sip from a tall glass of lemonade, the lemon slices and ice cubes clinking against the side, his eyes peering out over his glasses. He sits in the shade of the porch in a rumpled olive shirt and overalls, with garden tools stuffed into a bucket, a pair of muddy gloves and a plaid shirt tossed over the railing behind him. Front and center, Cotton has positioned herself right in the foreground, her fluffy white face filling the view, golden eyes half lidded and expression wonderfully unimpressed, as if lemonade is beneath her.

Cotton's lack of interest is actually a good thing. Citrus fruits like lemons, limes and oranges contain essential oils and compounds that can upset a cat's stomach and irritate the skin, and most cats find the smell unpleasant anyway. That strong aversion is why citrus scents are sometimes suggested as a gentle way to keep cats off certain surfaces. Concentrated essential oils are a different matter, though, and should not be used around cats at all, since their bodies cannot process many of these compounds well. On a hot day, the best refreshment for a cat is plenty of fresh, cool water and a shady place to rest, just like the spot Cotton has chosen here.

Hank gets the lemonade, Cotton gets the best angle, and the porch stays perfectly cool for both of them.

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