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A Red Ribbon Turned Into the Best Toy of the Morning

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A pale blue point Ragdoll kitten has found a tangle of red ribbon, and it is the best thing that has happened all morning. She crouches beside a torn corner of kraft paper on the wood floor, front paws working the loops while her ears tilt forward. Pine sprigs and a pinecone have fallen near her, and a gray couch and a houseplant sit in the background beside a pair of slippers.

Ribbon is a classic cat toy, and for good reason: it wiggles and slides like prey. It is also one of the more dangerous items in a holiday home, because cats can swallow long, thin strings and ribbons, which can cause serious problems inside. If you see your kitten chewing ribbon, calmly take it away, and call your vet if any might have been swallowed. For play, a wand toy with a safe attachment is better, and you can control the length and put it away when the game ends. Ragdolls are known for a laid-back, affectionate nature, but kittens of any breed are energetic, so short play sessions with real toys help burn it off.

The soft, silvery coat of a blue point deepens with age, and her bright eyes will stay blue.

For the moment, the ribbon is her whole world, and the wrapped presents can wait.

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