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Grandpa Brought Home One Ice Cream Cone. He Was Not the Only One Who Wanted It.

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One vanilla cone, three very interested faces. Frank holds the ice cream up near his chest, smiling softly, and Edna leans in close behind his shoulder, both of them in their cozy cream sweaters on the living room couch. But the most intense look in the room belongs to Duchess. She has stretched up from the cushions, one big fluffy paw planted, and is gazing at that scoop with round amber eyes full of longing, her ears tipped forward and her whiskers practically trembling. A glass of water, some reading glasses, and a newspaper sit on the coffee table nearby.

Cats are often drawn to ice cream because of the fat and cream, but it is not a good treat for them. Many adult cats are lactose intolerant and can end up with an upset stomach after dairy. Sugar offers cats nothing nutritionally, and some flavors or toppings, like chocolate, are toxic. Sugar-free varieties can contain sweeteners that are best kept away from pets. If you would like to give your cat something special while you enjoy dessert, a few cat treats or a lick of a cat-specific creamy snack is a better choice. Persians in particular can gain weight easily, so small portions matter.

Duchess may not get a lick of the real thing, but she has certainly made her feelings known. Frank is going to have to eat fast, or at least eat under very close supervision.

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