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The Trick-or-Treat Bags Hit the Floor. One Got Claimed Within Moments.

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Sitting smack in the middle of the entryway, a round, fluffy cream kitten has snagged a shiny orange bag printed with tiny jack-o'-lanterns and candy corn. She holds it firmly in her mouth, the crinkly corners poking out on either side of her flat little face. Her copper eyes stare straight ahead with the steady, unblinking calm of someone who has no intention of giving it back. Behind her, a carved pumpkin, a plaid jacket, sneakers, and a scattering of fake leaves suggest the trick-or-treat bags were dropped by the door only moments ago.

Here's a curious fact: cats can't taste sweetness the way we do. They lack a working version of the taste receptor that detects sugar, which makes sense for animals whose natural diet is meat. So when a cat grabs a bag of candy, it's usually the crinkly sound, the shiny texture, or the fun of carrying off a prize that draws her in, not the sugar. That doesn't make candy safe, though. Chocolate is toxic to pets, and wrappers can be swallowed and cause blockages. Signs that a pet may have eaten something it shouldn't include vomiting, drooling, restlessness, or a tender belly. When in doubt, call your vet.

This kitten's treasure needs to be traded for a proper crinkle toy right away. With any luck, she'll find that just as exciting.

She didn't go door to door, but she still managed to come home with the goods.

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