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A smiling grandma holds a vanilla ice cream cone as a seal point Ragdoll cat leans in to lick it at a wooden kitchen table. 17 / 24

Grandma Ruth Had One Vanilla Cone. She Said Willow Could Have One Lick.

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Grandma Ruth had one scoop of vanilla in a waffle cone, and she was willing to share exactly one lick. Willow leans forward with her front paws on the wooden table, pink tongue reaching for the creamy top while Ruth laughs and holds the cone steady. A mug, a folded gray dish towel, a bowl of fruit, and a potted plant sit on the table, and gray daylight filters in through the window behind them.

It is a sweet moment, but it is worth knowing that most adult cats are lactose intolerant. As kittens grow up, many lose much of their ability to digest milk sugar, so dairy treats like ice cream can lead to an upset stomach or diarrhea. Ice cream is also high in sugar and fat, and some flavors contain ingredients that are dangerous for pets, such as chocolate or the sweetener xylitol. A single tiny taste of plain vanilla is unlikely to cause trouble for most cats, but it should not become a habit. Pet stores carry frozen treats made just for cats, or you can freeze a little low-sodium broth in an ice cube tray for a safe summer snack. If you are unsure, talk to your vet.

Willow clearly thinks this is the best thing that has ever happened at the kitchen table. Ruth will probably have to finish the rest quickly before her Ragdoll asks for seconds.

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