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Grey Scottish Fold cat with whipped cream on its nose and chin sitting next to a homemade apple pie on a wooden table. 4 / 37

The Apple Pie Was Cooling on the Table. The Whipped Cream Didn't Make It.

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Golden eyes, folded ears, and a dollop of whipped cream perched right on the tip of the nose. This grey Scottish Fold is planted beside a homemade apple pie with a perfectly crimped crust, and one side of that pie has a suspicious gap where the topping used to be. A few white flecks cling to the whiskers, a set of keys and some blueberries are scattered across the table, and the cat has the faint, satisfied smile of someone who regrets nothing.

Scottish Folds get their signature look from a natural gene that affects cartilage, which is what makes the ears fold forward. That same gene can affect cartilage elsewhere in the body, so Folds should be watched for any stiffness or reluctance to jump, and regular checkups are a good idea. Temperamentally, they tend to be sweet, sociable, and fond of their people. As for dessert, cats are carnivores and do not need sweets at all. Many adult cats also do not digest dairy well, so whipped cream can lead to an upset stomach. A tiny lick is unlikely to cause trouble, but it should not become a habit. Talk to your vet about safe treats instead.

Pie, it seems, is best enjoyed with friends, even when the friend was not invited. Next time, perhaps the pie cools on a higher shelf, and the cat gets a little bowl of something actually meant for cats.

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