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Grandma Edie Packed One Sandwich for the Garden Bench. She Should Have Packed Three.

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Grandma Edie only packed one sandwich for her afternoon on the garden bench, and now she has two very interested guests. Miso and a lookalike Siamese friend have pressed in close on either side of her hands, their blue eyes nearly crossing as they lean toward the bread. Edie holds the sandwich up with a patient, amused smile, her navy quilted vest zipped over a gray shirt and her glasses catching the soft light. The two cats are almost mirror images, cream bodies and chocolate masks touching nose to nose over lunch. Behind them, the backyard is full of potted plants, leafy shrubs, and a weathered wooden fence.

It is tempting to share a bite with begging cats, but sandwiches often contain ingredients that are not cat-friendly. Onions and garlic, even in small amounts or as powder in deli meats, can damage a cat's red blood cells. Many processed meats are high in salt, and bread and condiments offer cats nothing they need. A tiny piece of plain, cooked chicken or turkey with no seasoning is a safer treat for most cats. If you share your home with more than one cat, offering treats separately can help prevent squabbles. Your vet can suggest healthy treats for your cats.

Edie might end up eating her lunch in very small bites, guarding it from two sets of whiskers. But judging by her smile, she would not trade this crowded bench for a quiet one.

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