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Movie Night Had Barely Begun When a Fluffy Paw Landed on the Popcorn Bowl

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The movie has not even started, and there is already a problem with the popcorn. Edna holds the big ceramic bowl on her lap, smiling down at it with her glasses perched on her nose, and Frank leans in close beside her in his matching cream sweater, grinning. Snuggled against Frank is Duchess, who has stretched out one fluffy white paw and rested it squarely on the rim of the bowl. Her copper eyes are fixed on the popcorn with total focus. A blanket is draped across the couch, and the cozy room behind them is lined with books and plants.

Cats are curious about anything their people find interesting, and the crinkly, buttery smell of popcorn definitely counts. Plain, air-popped popcorn is not toxic to cats, but it is not a healthy treat either. Butter, salt, and seasonings can upset their stomachs, and unpopped or partially popped kernels can be a choking hazard or damage teeth. Hard hulls can also get stuck in the mouth. It is best to keep the bowl out of reach and offer a cat treat instead. Many Persians are happy enough just to curl up next to you, which makes them excellent movie-night companions.

Duchess may not get a single kernel tonight, but she has made her interest very clear. Movie night in this house has three members, and one of them has very fluffy paws and strong opinions about snacks.

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