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Tortoiseshell cat looking up with wide eyes beside a torn, tattered teddy bear with stuffing spread on the carpet. 12 / 37

The Teddy Bear Lost the Fight. The Winner Is Acting Very Innocent.

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A teddy bear lies on the carpet in pieces, his fabric torn into flaps, his stuffing scattered in fluffy clumps across the floor. Sitting right beside him is a tortoiseshell with big amber-green eyes gazing straight up at whoever just walked in. The whiskers are fanned out, the ears are perked, and the face is the picture of innocence. It would be a very convincing performance if not for the tufts of stuffing caught in the carpet all around her paws.

Plush toys appeal to cats for the same reasons prey does. They are soft, easy to grab, and satisfying to bunny-kick and bite. Many cats will happily wrestle a stuffed animal for minutes at a time, which is a healthy way to release energy. The problem comes when the toy gets torn open. Polyester stuffing, plastic eyes, and buttons can all be swallowed, and that can cause digestive trouble. Toys made specifically for cats, with secure stitching and no small hard parts, are a safer choice. It is a good habit to check toys regularly and throw away any that are falling apart. If you suspect your cat swallowed stuffing or a button, talk to your vet.

The bear had a good, long life before meeting this fierce little hunter. His memory will live on in the carpet fibers for weeks. The cat, meanwhile, is already eyeing the laundry basket for her next adventure.

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