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The Cookies Were Left Out for Santa. A Ragdoll Got There First.

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With her nose almost touching the plate, a seal point Ragdoll inspects a stack of chocolate chip cookies on the kitchen counter. Her dark face and blue eyes are filled with intense interest, and a few crumbs lie around the plate. A sprig of pine rests beside the cookies, and the warm kitchen glows behind her. Her whiskers lean forward, and her large paws rest on the counter edge as if she is ready to taste.

Chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs, and cookies can also contain raisins, nuts, or sweeteners that are not safe for pets. Cats are less likely than dogs to eat sweets, but a curious lick can happen. If your pet eats chocolate, call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away.

Cats are guided by smell, and the scent of butter and sugar is hard to ignore. A treat plate left at cat level is an invitation, so a covered dish or a higher shelf is a good idea. Offering your cat a pet-safe treat of her own can make everyone happy.

Let's call her Duchess. For now, she is only sniffing, and she looks like the most polite cookie inspector Santa could hope for. It is a polite sort of mischief, and the cookies remain safe for now, with all the holiday magic still waiting for the real visitor.

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