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A Tuxedo Kitten Put Her Nose Into the Pumpkin Seed Pile

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Nose-down in a heap of slippery pumpkin seeds, a black and white kitten is deep in investigation. The white paws are planted on the table, a few orange chunks lie scattered around, and a spoon rests in the pile. A half-carved pumpkin leans at the side, and the kitchen behind is full of everyday clutter, from towels and baskets to a thermos and a row of cupboards.

Plain pumpkin is not toxic to cats and is sometimes used in small amounts as a gentle addition to a pet's diet, but a table of raw seeds and pulp is not a snack plan. Kittens can choke on seeds, and seasoned or salted ones are not good for pets. Spices, sugar and other ingredients in pumpkin pie or baked seeds are also best kept away from cats. If you're not sure, ask your vet what is safe.

Cats explore with their noses and whiskers, and a messy table is full of new information. Kittens are especially curious, and their investigation can lead to spills and mishaps. Cleaning up promptly keeps your kitten safe and your decorations intact.

This kitten is concentrating hard, as if there might be a clue hidden in the seeds. Maybe there is, but it will probably be a very sticky one. A damp paw print or two on the table will tell the story later.

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