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Breakfast for Two Turned Into Breakfast for Three on the Patio

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Coffee steams from a mug, a bowl of oatmeal sits on the table and the morning light is just beginning to warm the patio. Harold and Bev smile across the spread in their cable-knit sweaters, comfortable and unhurried. Right at the front, Toffee has planted his paws on the table edge, his orange face tilted up and his wide eyes fixed on the food with polite but unmistakable interest. A cloth napkin, a croissant and a jar of jam round out the scene, and the garden sits quietly behind them.

Breakfast is a favorite time for a begging cat, so a few food rules help. Many human foods are not good for cats, and some, like onions, garlic, chocolate and grapes or raisins, can be harmful. Even milk can upset many cats' stomachs. Keep mugs and bowls out of easy reach, and if your cat joins you at the table, offer a bite of his own food or a treat instead of whatever is on your plate. Feeding at regular times also helps cut down on mealtime pestering. Ask your vet if you are unsure what is safe to share. A small bowl of cat food set on the floor can make the whole routine smoother for everyone at the table.

Toffee isn't asking for much. A seat at the table and a little company is clearly all he wants.

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