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After the Pumpkin Carving, One Cat Inspected the Whole Table

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The pumpkin carving is over, and what is left is a kitchen table covered in seeds, strands of orange pulp, and chunks of pumpkin. A gray Scottish Fold sits at the front of the picture, her round face turned toward the mess and her amber eyes narrowed in concentration. A carved jack-o'-lantern sits at the back, a flowering plant sits near the window, and the kitchen is full of afternoon light.

The mess of carving is a very interesting place for cats, with new smells, squishy textures, and things to bat around. A small taste of plain pumpkin flesh is generally not harmful, but too much can upset a stomach. Seeds and stringy pulp can be a choking or digestive concern for small animals, and tools like carving knives and scoops should never be left within reach. Clean up quickly and put the scraps in a closed bin. Scottish Folds are gentle and affectionate, and their curiosity can be strong. The breed can also have joint concerns related to the folded-ear gene, so ask your vet about checkups and a comfortable home setup.

Pumpkin seeds scattered across a table look like tiny toys to a cat who loves to bat things.

She watches carefully, and the table will need cleaning in a minute. Her whiskers lean forward over a handful of seeds, and she tilts her head as though deciding whether any of it is worth a closer look.

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