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Grandpa Earl Went Out to Check His Pumpkins. Duchess Insisted on Leading the Tour.

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Pumpkins dot the ground like orange lanterns among the tangled, fading vines. Earl ambles through the patch in his olive shirt and blue overalls, hands loose at his sides, looking down with a warm grin. Trotting right alongside his boots is Duchess, her long white fur brushing the leaves, tail held up like a plume and her flat face set in a look of serious purpose. It is as though she is leading the inspection tour. Behind them, a wooden fence, a clay pot, garden tools, and autumn trees frame the backyard harvest.

Fall is a lovely season for outdoor time, but a garden full of vines and leaves holds a few things cat owners should know. Plain cooked pumpkin is sometimes offered to cats in tiny amounts, but raw pumpkin, stems, and leaves are hard to digest. Decaying pumpkins and fallen leaves can grow mold, which is not safe to eat. Some autumn plants, such as certain mums and lilies, are toxic to cats, so it is worth knowing what is growing in your yard. Long-haired breeds like Persians will also pick up burrs and debris, so a good brushing after outdoor time helps prevent mats. Supervised outings are always safest.

Whether Earl picks out a pumpkin for pie or just enjoys the crisp air, Duchess seems to be having a wonderful time on patrol. Autumn walks are better with a fluffy companion by your side.

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