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An Abyssinian Gave the Santa Cookies a Very Close Inspection

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Nose down and ears angled outward, a cinnamon Abyssinian leans over a white plate of chocolate chip cookies. The cookies are golden and crumbly, with crumbs scattered across the wooden table and a ring of keys nearby. Her coat has the warm, ticked look of cinnamon, and her slim body looks coiled and curious. Behind her a living room holds a Christmas tree with gold lights, a sofa with blankets, and a window with a bright winter sky.

Abyssinians are slim, active cats with big ears and a reputation for being extremely curious. They tend to investigate everything, which is why a plate of cookies on the table gets their attention so quickly. Chocolate is toxic to cats and dogs, and cookie ingredients like raisins, nuts, and sugar substitutes can also be harmful, so keep any treats out of reach, especially overnight. If your cat nibbles on anything unsafe, call your vet or an animal poison hotline right away. Giving an Abyssinian lots of climbing space, puzzle feeders, and play can help use up that curiosity in safe ways.

She is only sniffing, of course, doing a careful inspection for Santa. A good quality control cat never takes a night off. Her ears swivel forward, and the cookies sit untouched for now, which is a small holiday miracle. A small cat with a big nose can be a very thorough inspector.

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