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A Bowl of Popcorn Never Had a Chance Against Maple's Nose

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The popcorn bowl has barely settled in Nora's hands when a whiskery nose arrives to investigate. Maple the Maine Coon has pressed her whole face toward the bowl, her thick brown tabby coat bunched up and her bushy tail laid across the couch cushions. Grandma Nora smiles warmly, her cream cardigan soft in the lamplight. The living room is wonderfully cluttered, with a ball of green yarn, a few stray kernels on the blanket, a stack of magazines, reading glasses and a glowing lamp in the corner.

Plain, air-popped popcorn in small amounts is not usually dangerous for cats, but it is not especially good for them either, and the toppings are the real problem. Butter, salt, and flavorings can upset a cat's stomach, and unpopped kernels can be a choking hazard. Cats are carnivores, and they do best on a complete cat diet, with treats kept to a small portion of the day. If you enjoy movie night with a pet, set up a bowl of her own treats nearby so she feels included, and keep your snacks above nose level. Maine Coons are curious and clever, so expect them to test the rules regularly. If your cat gets into something unsafe, ask your vet.

Nora knows exactly how this will go. She holds the bowl a little higher, laughs softly and lets the cat stay close. The movie hasn't even started, and the best show in the room is already playing on the couch. Somewhere on the table, a remote waits, and nobody is in any hurry to find it.

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