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A blue-gray Russian Blue kitten sits at the edge of a dinner table staring at a roast turkey and side dishes. 12 / 22

One Blue Kitten, One Golden Turkey, and Not a Single Blink

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The turkey is golden brown and sitting on a platter in the middle of the table, and a small blue-gray kitten sits at the edge staring straight at it. She has her side to the camera, ears forward, tail tucked in, and she looks like she is mentally calculating the distance. Bowls of cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and a knife surround the platter, and sunlight pours in through the kitchen window.

Cats are strict carnivores, so the smell of roast poultry is bound to catch a kitten's attention. Plain cooked turkey meat, with no seasoning, is not toxic in small amounts, but the skin, drippings, and stuffing are too rich and often contain onion, garlic, and herbs that are no good for cats. Cooked bones can splinter and are dangerous, so never offer them. If you want her to enjoy the day, ask your vet about a small, safe treat and keep the real feast out of reach. A Russian Blue is typically a calm, observant cat who watches the room carefully, and a settled routine with her own meals at the same time each day can reduce the begging.

When the carving starts, it helps to give her a toy or a puzzle feeder in another room.

For the moment, she is just looking, and that is a very polite way to admire dinner.

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