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Pumpkin Carving Night Left the Table a Mess. Then the Inspector Climbed Up.

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Pumpkin carving night has left the kitchen table in glorious disarray. Hundreds of pale seeds are scattered across the wood along with stringy orange pulp and chunky cubes of pumpkin flesh, while a metal bowl and a spoon sit abandoned to one side. In the middle of it all, a brown spotted kitten has climbed up to investigate, nose lowered to the seeds and whiskers fanned forward, every rosette on her coat standing out in the window light. A finished jack-o'-lantern grins from the counter behind her, alongside a pumpkin-print towel and a blue checked cloth.

With that boldly spotted coat and athletic build, she looks every bit a little Bengal, a breed that rarely lets anything go uninspected. Carving cleanup is a good time for extra caution. Knives and carving tools should be put away right away, and while plain pumpkin isn't toxic, raw seeds, slimy pulp, and pieces of rind can upset a small cat's stomach or be a choking risk. Salted or seasoned roasted seeds aren't a good snack for pets either. Some vets do suggest small amounts of plain cooked or canned pumpkin for certain digestive issues, but it's best to ask yours before offering any.

This kitten seems more interested in sniffing than snacking, which is a relief. Still, the sooner this table gets wiped down, the better.

Carving the pumpkin was the fun part. Cleaning up after a curious kitten is a whole new adventure.

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