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A grandma with a silver braid reaches for a red apple on a tree while a fluffy Ragdoll cat sniffs fallen apples in the grass. 6 / 31

Grandma Nell Was Picking Apples Off the Tree. Bluebell Was Checking the Ground.

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Ripe red apples hang heavy on the branches, and plenty more have already dropped into the grass. Grandma Nell reaches up with a smile to pluck one from the tree, her denim shirt sleeves rolled and her long silver braid falling down her back. A wicker basket waits at her feet, already holding a few. Bluebell is busy at ground level, nose down among the fallen apples, her fluffy pale coat bright against the green lawn as she gives each one a thorough sniff. A wooden fence, shrubs, and a neighboring house sit at the edge of the yard.

Orchards and yards with fruit trees can be fun places for cats to explore, but there are a few things to know. Apple flesh is not toxic to cats, but the seeds, stems, and leaves contain compounds that can be harmful in larger amounts, so it is best not to let them chew on cores or twigs. Rotting fallen fruit can also attract wasps and grow mold. Supervised outdoor time, or a harness and leash for cats that are trained to them, helps keep a curious cat safe while still letting them enjoy fresh smells and sunshine.

Bluebell does not seem interested in eating anything, just in investigating every single apple personally. Nell is getting the harvest, and her Ragdoll is handling quality control.

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