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After the Presents Were Open, the Seal Point Took the Wrapping Paper

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Stretched out on a pile of crumpled wrapping paper, a seal point cat has fallen into a deep sleep. Her cream coat and dark points are soft in the winter sun, her chin tucked into her paw. Red snowflakes and green holly decorate the paper under her, and the floor behind her shows a living room that has been through a very busy morning. Warm sunlight falls across her fur, and a few pine needles and bows are scattered across the floor beside her.

Cats love the crinkle and rustle of paper, and a pile of it feels like a nest. Warm sunlight on the floor adds to the appeal, since cats often look for sunny spots to nap. Seal point cats, like Birmans and Siamese, usually have a pale body with darker ears, face, paws, and tail, which develop in the cooler parts of the body.

Wrapping paper is fun, but before bedtime check for ribbons, tape, and staples that your cat could swallow. Foil and glitter paper can also be a poor choice for chewing. After the gifts are opened, put the scraps in a bag so a curious cat does not get into trouble.

Let's say her name is Mocha. She has made the whole mess her bed, and after all that holiday excitement, she has earned every minute of this nap. Her sleepy little face says it all, and it is hard not to smile at a cat who turned a heap of paper scraps into a throne.

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