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The Driveway Needed Shoveling. The Cat Had a Very Different Idea About the Snow.

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Shovels scrape, and Misha has found the best toy of the winter. In the foreground, the Russian Blue crouches low in a fresh snowbank, one front paw raised mid-swipe, her blue-grey coat dusted with white and her green eyes locked on a clump of powder. Behind her, Frank and Dot work side by side in matching cream sweaters and dark gloves, pushing snow off the path in front of their grey-sided house. Rubber boots stand by the door, a garden pot wears a cap of snow, and both of them are smiling at the little cat having the time of her life.

Russian Blues have a dense double coat that handles cool weather better than many short-haired breeds, but snow play should still be brief and supervised. Cats can lose body heat quickly once their fur gets wet, and their paw pads are sensitive to ice, packed snow, and the de-icing salt often spread on driveways and sidewalks. After any time outdoors, wipe the paws with a damp cloth so she doesn't lick off salt or chemicals while grooming, and dry her coat well with a towel. Choose pet-safe ice melt if you can, and store antifreeze tightly closed and out of reach, since it is extremely toxic to animals. If a cat seems sluggish, shivers persistently, or has cracked pads after time in the cold, talk to your vet.

Shoveling may be a chore for Frank and Dot, but Misha clearly sees the whole driveway as a brand-new playground made just for her.

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