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Grandpa Earl Turned His Back for One Second While Baking. Duchess Left Evidence.

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Flour is everywhere: on the counter, on the dish towel, and in a little white smudge right on top of Duchess's head. Earl stands at the cluttered kitchen counter in his flannel shirt and overalls, stirring a bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough with a spoon and smiling down at his assistant. A sheet of freshly baked cookies sits on the tray between them, along with a rolling pin, a jar of sugar, a dish of butter, and a carton of eggs. Duchess sits beside the tray, gazing up at Earl with big round eyes, looking innocent despite the evidence on her fur.

Kitchens are full of temptations for curious cats, and baking day is no exception. Chocolate is toxic to cats, so cookies with chocolate chips should be kept well out of reach, along with raw dough. Raw yeast dough can expand in the stomach and produce alcohol, which is dangerous for pets. Butter and sugar offer no benefit and can upset digestion. Flour itself is not toxic in tiny amounts, but it is best to brush it out of a cat's coat before they lick it off. Many owners keep cats out of the kitchen while baking or provide a safe perch nearby so they can watch without getting into the ingredients.

Earl's cookies look delicious, and his helper looks thoroughly pleased with herself. A little flour on the fur is a small price to pay for such charming company on baking day.

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