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Someone Was Halfway Through Decorating When a Fluffy Helper Arrived

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Someone was halfway through decorating the living room when a fluffy helper arrived. Now a gray Persian kitten sits on a cream knit blanket on the table, wrapped in wispy strands of stretchy white fake spider web. The fibers cling to her long fur, drape over her ears, and stretch across her front paws, and she gazes off with round copper eyes and a perfectly calm, slightly sulky expression. A coffee mug, a small pumpkin, reading glasses, a plaid throw, and a basket of folded blankets crowd the cozy room behind her.

Stretchy fake cobwebs are one of the trickiest Halloween decorations for pet owners. The thin fibers can wrap around legs, necks, or tails, and like string or tinsel, they can cause serious intestinal problems if a cat swallows them. For long-haired breeds like Persians, the strands can also tangle deep into the coat. If you love the spooky look, place webbing high up and well out of reach, or skip it in rooms where pets spend time. Persians in general need daily brushing to keep their long, dense coats free of mats, so a gentle comb-out after a tangle like this is a must. If you think your cat has eaten any webbing, call your vet.

This little one seems more puzzled than panicked, which is good news. A careful untangling session and a decoration rethink should set things right.

She was supposed to be the fluffy one, not the spider. Halloween has a way of mixing things up.

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