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Grandpa Earl Offered His Persian Some Popcorn. Duchess Took Her Time Deciding.

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Movie night has an unexpected critic. Earl, in his faded denim overalls and a worn green work shirt, holds out a glass bowl heaped with fresh popcorn, his weathered face crinkled into a delighted grin. Duchess, his long-haired white Persian, leans in to investigate with her flat little nose almost touching a kernel. Her copper eyes are wide and serious, her whiskers fanned out, and her expression suggests she has not yet decided whether this is acceptable cuisine. A beige couch, a cozy throw, and a side table piled with odds and ends fill the room behind them.

Cats tend to be far more cautious about new foods than dogs, which is one reason they so often sniff and walk away. As for popcorn, it is not something cats need, and buttered, salted, or seasoned popcorn can upset their stomachs. Unpopped kernels and hulls can be a choking hazard or get stuck in teeth. If a cat shows interest, a single plain, fully popped piece is generally not a problem, but there are much better treats made specifically for cats. Persians in particular have flat faces that can make eating certain shapes and textures tricky, so many owners choose foods designed with that in mind.

Duchess may turn up her nose in the end, but Earl clearly enjoys including her in the fun. Movie night is better with company, even company that has very high standards for snacks.

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