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The Baker Turned Away for a Second, and the Spoon Had a Visitor

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There is a spoonful of orange pumpkin filling, a pink tongue, and a tabby kitten who is fully committed. She stands at the edge of a wooden counter, striped face tilted toward the spoon, paws planted on a cloth. Autumn leaves are scattered around her, a bowl of cranberries sits behind her, and a small pumpkin peeks out in the blurry kitchen background.

Plain, cooked pumpkin is sometimes recommended by vets in small amounts for pets with certain digestive concerns, but pie filling is another matter. It usually contains sugar, spices, and sometimes nutmeg, which can be harmful to cats. Raw dough, eggs, and anything with sweeteners like xylitol are also not good for kittens. If your pet gets a lick, there is usually little harm in a tiny amount of plain filling, but if she swallowed more, or you are not sure what was in it, call your vet. During baking, it is wise to keep ingredients up high and clean spoons right away. A cat with a taste for sweets may not feel sugar the way we do, but she is certainly attracted by creamy texture.

Tabby kittens like this one are often bold explorers, especially in warm kitchens full of new smells.

One tongue-lick later, the baking assistant is on the job and the pie has a taste tester.

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