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A Ruddy Kitten Walked Straight Into the Spiderweb Decorations

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Stretchy white webbing has draped itself over a ruddy Abyssinian kitten, across her back, around her ears, and down toward her front paws. She stands very still in the hallway, ears tipped back, amber eyes fixed on something just beyond the camera, as if hoping nobody noticed. Behind her, a small pumpkin and a plastic spider sit on a rug, and more webbing hangs across the corner. Let's call her Cinnamon. Her warm, reddish coat with darker ticking makes her look like a tiny wild cat caught in a net.

That expression is familiar to anyone with an Abyssinian. The breed is lean, athletic, and curious, famous for climbing, exploring, and getting into whatever is interesting. They are usually people-oriented and playful, and they do best with lots of enrichment, from tall cat trees to puzzle feeders. A kitten like this one is more than capable of finding the one decoration in the house that is not cat-safe.

Fake spiderweb is one of the riskiest Halloween decorations for pets. The fibers can wrap around a leg, neck, or paw, and if a kitten eats them, they can cause serious blockages that need emergency care. If you decorate with webbing, keep it high and well out of reach, and avoid using it in rooms where a cat roams freely. If your kitten gets tangled, stay calm, hold her gently, and carefully work the strands off, and don't pull if it seems wound tightly around her. If she swallowed any of it, call your vet right away.

Cinnamon looks more embarrassed than hurt, and a little patient work will have her free. Halloween spirit is nice, but a kitten-safe house is nicer.

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