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Otis Was Mixing Cookie Dough. Clementine Had Her Eyes on the Tray.

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Flour dusts the wooden table, a jar and a wooden spoon sit nearby, and Otis is stirring a bowl of thick cookie dough with a patient frown. His green cardigan is rolled slightly at the wrists and his glasses are low on his nose. A tray of freshly baked cookies cools beside the bowl, and Clementine has planted herself right there, calico chest bright white, ears forward, eyes fixed on the dough. Her nose is only a few inches from the cookies, and her expression is pure suspicion. The kitchen behind them is warm and cozy, with a towel hanging off the cupboard door and eggs in a little dish.

Kitchens are full of enticing smells for cats, but many baking ingredients are unsafe for them. Chocolate, raisins, and certain sweeteners are dangerous for pets, and raw dough can be a hazard if eaten. Even a small taste of cookie dough with these ingredients can upset a cat's stomach. It is best to keep her off the counter while baking, give her a spot on the floor with a treat of her own, and wipe up any spills right away. Flour on her nose is not harmful, though it is a good idea to brush it off before she licks it. If she gets into something she should not, call your vet or an animal poison hotline right away.

Otis keeps stirring and Clementine keeps staring. The cookies will be ready soon, and she will be waiting to see who gets the first one.

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