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A Tuxedo Kitten Became a Very Small Lion on a Very Big Lawn

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A tuxedo kitten with a white bib and four white socks sits on the lawn in a fluffy tan lion mane. The mane frames the face with soft, golden fur, and the kitten looks off to the side with a thoughtful expression, wide-eyed and alert. Fallen leaves speckle the grass, small pumpkins glow in the distance by the house and a few shrubs lean over the fence.

Tuxedo cats are not a breed but a coat pattern, and they come in many shapes and personalities. Many people describe them as outgoing and playful, though again that depends on the individual. A kitten with a tuxedo coat may have a classic look, but she needs the same care as any kitten: good food, regular vet visits, vaccines, and lots of attention and play.

When a kitten wears a hood, check that her ears aren't bent uncomfortably and that she can turn her head freely. Costume time should be short, supervised and followed by a treat. And never leave a cat alone in an outfit, since a hood or strap could catch on something. A warm, quiet place to rest afterward is a good idea.

With that mane and those wide eyes, she's a very small lion on a very big lawn. The roar is probably a squeak, but the attitude is pure king of the jungle.

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