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Blue point Ragdoll cat with crumbs of butter on its whiskers and chest, lying on a counter beside a licked-clean butter dish. 9 / 37

The Butter Dish Is Empty. His Whiskers Know Exactly Where It Went.

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The butter dish is empty, licked down to a few smudges, and the evidence is clinging to every whisker. This blue point Ragdoll is lounging on the countertop with a fluffy white chest dotted in yellow flecks and a few crumbs stuck along its chin. The blue eyes are big and solemn, the ears are perked, and a dish towel lies crumpled nearby like it tried to cover things up and failed.

Ragdolls are large, semi-longhaired cats with color-pointed coats and blue eyes. Blue point means the darker areas on the face, ears, paws, and tail are a soft, cool grey rather than the deep brown of a seal point. They are famously mellow and affectionate, often greeting their people at the door. Their soft coat can mat, especially around the chest and behind the legs, so a few brushing sessions a week help, and greasy food in the fur makes tangles even more likely. Butter is high in fat, and while a lick is unlikely to cause harm, larger amounts can upset a cat's stomach. It is wise to cover butter dishes and keep them away from counter edges. If your cat eats a lot of something rich, talk to your vet.

There is a reason butter has a lid. This fluffy gentleman has just demonstrated exactly why, with great enthusiasm. A gentle wipe of the whiskers, and he will be back to looking like royalty.

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