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She Ignored the Present and Went Straight for the Ribbon

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A pale kitten with smoky grey ears and a soft blue-grey face has found the best part of the present, and it is not the gift. A red ribbon dangles from a brown-paper package tied with twine, and both of her front paws are locked on to it. Her eyes are fixed and focused, her tail is flat behind her, and the room behind is full of holiday clutter and blankets.

Blue point Siamese kittens are born pale and gain their darker points on the ears, face, paws and tail as they grow. The breed is known for being vocal, social and clever, and many Siamese enjoy interactive games like chasing and fetching. A dangling ribbon pushes every one of those buttons at once.

Ribbon and string are a classic cat favorite and also a classic hazard. Cats can swallow thread-like material while playing, and it can cause serious problems inside. Supervise any ribbon play, put the ribbon away when you are finished, and choose a wand toy or a ball for unsupervised fun. If you suspect your kitten has swallowed some, contact your vet promptly.

At the moment, the ribbon is losing. She has her grip, she has her stance, and she has the whole afternoon to win this match. Soon enough she will drag it under the sofa and call it a victory, and no one will argue.

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