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Dottie Sat Down With a Cold Lemonade. Marigold Had Her Eye on the Glass.

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The glass of lemonade is cold, a slice of lemon floating on top, and Dottie is sipping it through a straw with her eyes half closed in pleasure. Her silver braid hangs over a denim shirt and her little gold earring catches the light. Right below her, Marigold fills the corner of the frame with her wide yellow-green eyes, staring straight ahead with a look somewhere between curiosity and judgment. Behind them are a clothesline, potted plants and the shady wooden porch of a cozy house.

A shady porch on a warm day is a lovely place to rest, and keeping cool matters for pets as much as for people. Cats can overheat in hot weather, so make sure she has fresh water, shade and a place indoors to retreat. Signs like panting, drooling or lethargy call for a prompt call to your vet. As for the lemonade, citrus is not good for cats. Lemons and other citrus fruits contain oils and compounds that can upset a cat's stomach, and most cats dislike the smell anyway. Sweet drinks are for the humans, and a bowl of cool water is for the cat.

Marigold, for her part, has no plans to share. She keeps her stare steady and her distance respectful. Dottie finishes her sip with a little smile, knowing she is being watched by a very patient guard.

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