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Silver tabby kitten nestled in a chunky orange knit blanket on a kitchen table next to a pumpkin pie and a jack-o'-lantern. 18 / 25

The Pumpkin Pie Was Cooling on the Table. Someone Was Watching It Closely.

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Late afternoon sun streams through the kitchen window, warming a table set for autumn baking. A freshly baked pumpkin pie with a golden crimped crust sits cooling on a glass plate, and right next to it, a little silver tabby kitten has burrowed into a chunky orange cable-knit blanket. Only her striped head and two front paws peek out of the folds, and her greenish eyes are fixed on the pie with interest. Dish towels, a pair of glasses, a set of keys, a small dish of leaves and a carved jack-o'-lantern fill the rest of the cozy countertop scene.

Pumpkin pie smells wonderful, but it is not a good treat for cats. Pie filling usually contains sugar, dairy and spices like nutmeg, which is not recommended for pets, and the buttery crust is rich and fatty. Plain, cooked pumpkin with no added sugar or spices is a different story; some vets suggest small amounts as a fiber source, but it is best to ask your vet first. Kitchen counters can also hold hidden hazards like hot dishes, sharp utensils and string or twine from baking. Keeping kittens in a safe, cozy spot away from food prep is the easiest solution.

Snuggled in her blanket, this little tabby seems perfectly content just to smell the pie. Some Halloween treats are best enjoyed from a respectful distance.

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