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A grandma in a floral apron knits with blue yarn while an orange tabby cat lies on the table wrapped in loose strands. 2 / 35

Abuela Rosa Was Knitting Something Blue. Mango Decided to Become Part of It.

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Abuela Rosa has a half-finished blue piece on her needles and a peaceful look on her face, which is impressive given what is happening a few inches away. Mango, her orange tabby, has sprawled across the kitchen table and wrapped himself in loops of loose yarn, one full ball rolled off to the side like evidence. He stares straight ahead with a calm, innocent expression, as if the strands simply landed on him. A coffee mug, a glass pitcher, and a few avocados sit in the soft window light behind them.

Yarn looks like the perfect cat toy, and batting at it does satisfy a cat's urge to chase and pounce. The catch is that string, yarn, thread, and ribbon can be dangerous if a cat swallows them, because long strands can get caught in the digestive tract. It is safest to let cats play with yarn only while someone is watching, then put the basket away in a closed drawer or bin. Wand toys with a sturdy handle give the same thrill of the chase without loose ends left lying around. If you ever suspect a cat has swallowed string, call your vet right away rather than trying to pull it out yourself.

Abuela Rosa will untangle him eventually, probably with a sigh and a laugh. Until then, Mango looks perfectly content to be the most decorated cat on the block, wrapped in blue and very pleased with himself.

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