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Odessa Planted the Tomatoes. Onyx Dug a Hole Right Next to Hers.

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The garden bed is freshly turned, a trowel is stuck in the soil and Grandma Odessa is bent over planting a tomato seedling with both hands. She wears a green t-shirt and a calm, concentrated expression. Beside her, Onyx has dug a hole of his own, front paws deep in the dirt and his dark tail curved upward, completely absorbed in his work. Staked seedlings stand in neat rows, and an overhead porch light glows behind a green hose and a few garden pots. Two gardeners are hard at work, even if their goals differ.

Fresh soil is hard for a cat to resist, and it is not always a good idea to let him dig. Garden soil can contain fertilizer, pesticides, parasites and other cats' droppings, and some plants, including parts of the tomato plant itself, can be harmful to cats if chewed. Keep fertilizers and slug baits out of reach, and rinse your cat's paws if they get muddy. A sandbox or a pot of safe, clean soil can offer an alternative digging spot. Devon Rex cats are active and curious, so they love a project. If your cat chews on leaves or soil, call your vet for advice.

Odessa plants carefully and Onyx digs happily. Between the two of them, the garden is going to be quite the success.

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