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Grandma and Grandpa Were Knitting Side by Side. They Didn't Notice Where the Yarn Went.

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Two pairs of knitting needles are clicking away on the couch, and two cream sweaters are clearly just the beginning of a family tradition. Edna is concentrating on her stitches with a gentle smile, and Frank works on his own piece beside her, glasses on the end of his nose. Meanwhile, every ball of yarn they own seems to have come unraveled. Duchess sits in the middle of the cushions, loops of cream yarn draped over her back, wound around her paws, and trailing off in every direction. She is gazing up and away with a sweet, innocent look that fools no one.

Yarn and cats are a classic pairing in pictures, but in real life it is a combination to watch carefully. If a cat swallows string, yarn, thread, or ribbon, it can cause a serious and sometimes life-threatening blockage in the intestines. Never pull on string you see coming from a cat's mouth or rear, and call your vet right away if you suspect your cat has swallowed some. While knitting, keep yarn in a lidded basket or bag and put projects away when you are done. Wand toys used with supervision are a safer way to satisfy that urge to chase and pounce.

Edna and Frank will have some untangling to do before the next row. Duchess, of course, considers herself the best-dressed one on the couch and sees no problem whatsoever.

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