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The Siamese Picked Up the Candy Bag and Showed No Remorse

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Caught paw-handed, or rather, mouth-handed. A seal point Siamese sits on a green knit blanket on the couch with a small cellophane bag of candy corn clamped in its jaws, bright orange, yellow, and white pieces visible inside. The blue eyes look sideways with a cool, unbothered air, as if this were all part of the plan. A sunny window glows behind, plants sit on a shelf, and a little jack-o'-lantern rests on the mantel.

Cats are famous for swiping small objects, and a crinkly bag is an irresistible toy. Candy is a real concern for pets, though. Sugary sweets are not good for cats, and chocolate is toxic to both cats and dogs. Sugar-free candies sometimes contain an ingredient called xylitol, which is especially dangerous for dogs. Plastic or cellophane wrappers can also cause choking or blockages if swallowed. Keep treat bags in closed cupboards or high shelves, and store the Halloween stash somewhere pets cannot reach. If your pet eats candy or wrappers, call your vet or an animal poison hotline right away.

We might call this thief Pixie. She has the bearing of a cat who has outsmarted the household and is thinking about her next move. For now, she holds the bag with great dignity, a tiny bandit in an elegant mask, and the whole room seems to wait for her decision.

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