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Frank Held Up One Ice Cream Cone to Share With Ruth. It Became a Party of Three.

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One cone, shared with love. Frank and Ruth sit cozily on the couch on a warm afternoon, cheeks nearly touching, as Frank holds up a single vanilla ice cream cone for the two of them to share. Both are grinning like teenagers on a first date. But there's a third party with an interest in this cone. Snowdrop has settled across their laps, a cloud of white fluff with her tail spilling over Frank's knee, and she's stretched her neck up so her pink nose is aimed right at the ice cream. A glass of water and a pair of reading glasses sit on the side table, and family photos hang on the wall behind them.

Ice cream is a common temptation for cats, but it's not a good treat for them. Most adult cats can't digest lactose well, so dairy often causes stomach upset. Ice cream is also high in sugar and fat, and some flavors contain dangerous ingredients such as chocolate, coffee, raisins or certain artificial sweeteners. If you'd like to give your cat a cool treat on a hot day, look for frozen treats made specifically for cats, or freeze a little plain, low-sodium broth in an ice cube tray. And of course, plenty of fresh water and a shady spot help keep any cat comfortable in the heat.

Snowdrop will have to settle for a scratch behind the ears instead of a lick. But a warm afternoon, a sweet treat and the people she loves most make for a pretty good day anyway.

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