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A Kitten in a Pumpkin-Colored Blanket Eyed the Fresh Pie Nearby

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A knit blanket the color of a ripe pumpkin has been wrapped around a fluffy white kitten, leaving only her face and one paw showing. She sits on the kitchen counter next to a freshly baked pumpkin pie with a golden, crimped crust, and her blue-gray eyes are looking off to the side. Through the window behind her, a small pumpkin and some autumn leaves sit on the sill. Let's call her Cotton. She looks warm, sleepy, and a little curious about that pie.

Kittens love to burrow because warmth is comfort. A small body loses heat quickly, so soft, snug spaces are deeply calming, and a blanket recreates the feeling of cuddling next to a mother and littermates. A washable blanket in her bed, a soft spot in a sunny room, or a heated pet pad made for cats can all help keep a young cat comfortable. Skip anything with loose threads or dangling bits that claws could catch on.

The pie is the part to watch. Plain pumpkin is generally fine in small amounts, and vets often mention it, but a baked pie is a different story. Pie contains sugar, butter, and spices like nutmeg, which can upset a pet's stomach or worse, and some recipes may include other ingredients that aren't safe. Keep a baked pie off the counter edge, cover it, and let it cool somewhere your kitten can't get to. If she does get a taste, check in with your vet, especially if she seems unwell.

Cotton seems more interested in staying cozy than in pie anyway. A warm blanket, a quiet kitchen, and a sweet smell in the air is a very good afternoon.

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