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Grandma Nell Poured a Lemonade. Bluebell Poured Herself Into Her Lap.

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A tall glass of lemonade with a lemon slice and a bendy straw is the star of the porch this afternoon. Grandma Nell holds it in one hand, eyes lowered to the straw, while Bluebell lies draped across her lap with her paw dangling over her knee. Potted herbs line the rail, the green yard fades out behind them, and the light is warm and soft. The pair look like they have been here for hours and plan to stay. Ice clinks softly in the glass, a breeze stirs the leaves of the potted herbs, and the cat's tail flicks lazily against Nell's chair.

Citrus is one thing to keep away from cats. The oils and peels in lemons, limes and oranges can upset a cat's stomach, and most cats dislike the smell anyway. Sweet drinks are not meant for pets either, so keep glasses on a table where a curious paw cannot tip them. Give your cat a bowl of fresh water in the shade instead, because warm days can dry out a thick-coated cat quickly. Long fur like a Ragdoll's also traps heat, so provide a cool spot indoors when the temperature rises. Ask your vet if you have questions about heat.

A porch, a cold drink and a purring lap is a complete summer plan. Nell sips slowly and does not move. Bluebell, content and heavy, makes sure that she cannot.

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