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The Silver Tabby Was Left in Charge of the Cocoa

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A silver tabby sits very upright on the edge of a wooden coffee table, gazing off to the side as if the steaming mug next to her belongs to someone else entirely. The cocoa is piled with marshmallows, a sprig of pine rests nearby, and a chunky knit blanket spills across the arm of the couch. Behind her a garland and a glittering tree hint that it is the middle of the holiday season, and a few cozy odds and ends crowd the table.

Cocoa is one treat to keep strictly on the human side of the table. Chocolate contains compounds that cats and dogs cannot process well, and sweet drinks often include other ingredients that are not good for pets either. If a cup is left unattended, it is easy for a curious paw or tongue to investigate, so many households keep mugs covered or out of reach, especially in a home with a table-hopping cat. If your pet does sample chocolate, contact your vet or a pet poison hotline right away.

Silver tabbies have a striking look, with dark stripes against a cool gray coat that looks like brushed metal in soft window light. This one wears her calm expression like a pro, and the mug may be perfectly safe for now. She seems content to simply sit nearby, soaking in the warmth and the sweet smell from a respectful distance.

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