A Kitten and a Giant Mug of Cocoa Had a Staredown on the Table
The mug is almost as big as the kitten. A seal point Birman, with dark mask, bright blue eyes, and cream fur, sits on the coffee table beside a large cup of cocoa topped with marshmallows. Her whiskers lean toward the steam, and her paws are neatly together. Behind her, a couch is draped with a plaid blanket, a wreath hangs on the window, and a basket of pinecones sits nearby.
Cocoa is a warm treat for people but a genuine risk for pets. Chocolate contains theobromine, which cats and dogs cannot process well, and the sugar, cream, and sweeteners are not helpful either. Marshmallows can also be a choking hazard, and some sugar-free kinds contain xylitol, which is dangerous to pets. Keep mugs away from the table edge and cover them if a kitten likes to explore. If your cat has drunk or eaten chocolate, call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away. Birmans are typically gentle, social cats, so they are likely to keep you company on the couch without much fuss, and they would much prefer your lap to your drink anyway.
Those white paws, sometimes called gloves, are a signature of the breed and a very photogenic one.
This kitten seems happy just to sit near the warmth and smell the sweetness from a safe distance.
