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A cream Scottish Fold cat with folded ears wears a thick red knit sweater with a white cowl neck in a bright kitchen. 3 / 22

Only the Face Was Showing. The Scottish Fold Had Gone Full Stocking.

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Only a round, serious face peeks out from a thick white collar, and the rest of this cream Scottish Fold has disappeared into a red cable-knit wrapping. His ears fold forward, his amber eyes stare off at something interesting, and the kitchen behind him blurs into warm wood, green leaves, and a basket. Let's call him Biscuit. He looks perfectly comfortable inside his tiny holiday cocoon. A basket and a leafy plant sit nearby, and the afternoon light makes his cream fur look almost golden.

Scottish Folds get their look from a gene that makes their ears bend forward, and that same trait can affect cartilage elsewhere in the body, so responsible breeders and vets pay close attention to joint health. If you share your home with one, regular checkups are a good idea. They are usually described as sweet, calm cats who like staying close to their people.

Clothes on cats are best kept brief and supervised. A cat should be able to move, breathe, and see easily, and any outfit should come off at once if your pet seems stressed. Plenty of cats prefer a warm blanket to a sweater, so watch for body language such as flattened ears or freezing in place. A simple soft collar or a cozy blanket on the couch often does the job just as well.

Biscuit seems to be coping very well. Wrapped up like a Christmas stocking with a face, he simply looks cozy, curious, and ready for whatever smells are coming from the kitchen.

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