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Blue point Ragdoll cat crouched on the floor next to a tipped-over decorated tin with round cookies and crumbs spilling out. 19 / 37

The Holiday Cookie Tin Was Saved for the Party. It Didn't Last.

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The decorated cookie tin was supposed to stay on the shelf until the holiday party. Instead it lies on its side on the floor, its painted lid nowhere to be seen, with a small avalanche of golden round cookies spilling out across the boards. Crouched beside the mess is a fluffy blue point Ragdoll with icy blue eyes, a smoky grey mask, and the faintest guilty little grin. A few crumbs dot the floor right under those soft grey paws.

The holidays bring plenty of tempting treats into the house, and cats are expert at investigating new smells and objects. Most cats are not especially drawn to sugar, since they cannot taste sweetness the way people do, but buttery baked goods still smell interesting, and a tin is fun to knock over. The bigger concern is what is in the treats. Chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, and the sweetener xylitol can all be harmful to pets, and rich, fatty foods can upset a cat's stomach. During the holiday season, store cookie tins in closed cabinets, keep dessert tables supervised, and remind guests not to share snacks. If your cat gets into something questionable, call your vet.

This little cookie bandit probably just wanted to help with the holiday preparations. The cookies may need to be counted again, and the tin may need a new hiding spot, but the season of giving has clearly started early at this house.

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