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The Orange Cat Walked Off With the Candy Cane

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A fluffy orange cat sits with a candy cane held sideways in his mouth, as proudly as a pirate with a cutlass. His long ginger fur is full and fluffy, and his eyes look off to one side as if he is checking whether anyone saw. Behind him the living room glows with a lit tree, a garland on the mantel, a plaid blanket on the couch and a mug on a side table. The candy cane's red stripes stand out against the golden fur.

Candy canes look festive, but they are sugary treats made for people, and cats have no use for them. The hard candy can splinter, and the wrapper or any sweeteners may cause trouble, so it is better to keep them out of reach. Some sugar-free sweets can be especially dangerous for pets, so check ingredients and call your vet if your pet gets into something. If you want to give your cat a holiday treat, there are cat-safe options made for the job, and a short play session is a gift too.

Cats love to carry things around, probably an instinct from hunting, and a bright striped object makes a great prize. The orange fluffball looks delighted with his loot, even if it might not stay in his mouth for long. A well-timed swap for a cat toy is often all it takes.

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