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A Kitten Walked Up to the Gingerbread House and Stopped Short

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A tiny gingerbread house stands on the table, decorated with white icing, candy and a pretzel fence, and a cream Scottish Fold kitten is studying it as if she is the building inspector. Her folded ears are tucked forward, her wide eyes are fixed on the roof and her pale coat nearly matches the frosting. Warm string lights glow behind her, a plant sits by the window and a blue cloth lies on the table nearby.

Gingerbread and icing are sweet and sticky, and a few ingredients can be harmful to pets. Sugary decorations are not a cat's natural food, and some treats contain chocolate, xylitol or nutmeg, which can all upset or poison an animal. Candy wrappers and strings used for decoration may also be swallowed. If your kitten gets into the house, call your vet if you are worried about what she ate. Scottish Folds are known for their soft, round faces and calm personalities. Since the fold gene can affect joints, regular vet visits are especially useful, and a soft, low bed makes it easier for her to rest.

For now the house remains perfectly intact, which is quite a feat. It is a sweet scene of a patient little cat, a very tempting roof and a table that will be tidied before anything is touched, and the kitten will likely have moved on to something new.

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