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Grandpa Gus Turned on the Hose. Pudding Stood Up on Two Legs.

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A gray car streaked with mud and suds waits in the driveway, and Grandpa Gus, in work gloves and a red plaid shirt, grins as he sends a thin stream of water across the pavement. Pudding stands on his hind legs with both front paws batting at the spray, his long cream coat damp at the edges and his eyes fixed on the water. Gus's laughing face and the quiet houses beyond show that this is no ordinary Saturday chore. Silver droplets hang in the air between them, and a rinsed patch of the car door shines clean, a small reward for all the effort.

Most cats avoid water, but a moving stream can trigger the hunting instinct. If your cat joins in, keep the play short and dry him off with a towel afterward, especially with a long coat like a Persian's, which can mat when wet. Keep him away from soapy puddles and any car products, and take extra care with antifreeze, which is very toxic to pets and has a sweet taste that can attract them. Call your vet right away if you think a pet has swallowed any. Wiping up drips in the garage is a simple safety habit.

Some chores are better with help, even if the help is making a mess. Gus keeps spraying and Pudding keeps pouncing. The car will get clean, and the cat will be fluffy again by dinner.

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