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The Devon Rex Checked the Santa Cookies for Quality

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Nose first and eyes sideways, a black Devon Rex leans over the edge of a cluttered table toward a plate of chocolate chip cookies. Wooden blocks, pine sprigs, a thermos, a tissue box, and a pile of cozy plaid fabric fill the room behind him, and a Christmas tree glows in the corner. His wavy coat looks sleek in the warm light, and his big ears tilt toward the cookies as if listening for any sign of Santa.

This scene hides a serious safety lesson. Chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs, and the darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is. Cookies with chocolate chips, raisins, or certain sweeteners should be kept far out of reach of pets. Cats are not usually drawn to sweets, but they are curious, and the smell of butter and the crumbs on a plate can still tempt them.

If you think your pet has eaten something harmful, call your vet or an animal poison hotline right away. It is also wise to keep holiday treats on a high shelf or in a closed container, and to clear plates promptly. For a safer treat, a few bits of plain cooked chicken or a store-bought cat treat make a better snack for a curious pet.

This cat, of course, only wants to say hello. His whiskers are forward and his eyes are bright, and he seems to be doing a very thorough inspection on behalf of the North Pole.

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