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Seal point Ragdoll cat sitting on a floor covered in torn pink and red tulip petals and stems, with a petal stuck to its fur. 32 / 37

The Tulip Bouquet Was Beautiful This Morning. Now It's a Carpet.

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Not long ago, these were a beautiful bouquet of pink and red tulips. Now their petals are scattered across the entire floor, mixed with snapped green stems and broken leaves, like the aftermath of a very small parade. Sitting right in the middle of the floral wreckage is a seal point Ragdoll with a dark mask, a fluffy white chest, and a stray petal stuck to her whiskers. Her mouth is slightly open in a sly little smile, and her blue eyes look entirely too satisfied.

This is a scene worth a quick safety note, because tulips are toxic to cats. The whole plant can cause problems, but the bulbs contain the highest concentration of the irritating compounds. Chewing tulip petals or leaves can lead to drooling, vomiting, or an upset stomach. Lilies are an even greater danger, since even small exposures, including pollen or the water in the vase, can cause serious kidney damage in cats. If you bring flowers home, it is wise to check whether they are safe for pets first, and to keep any risky bouquets in rooms the cat cannot reach. If you think your cat has chewed on a toxic plant, call your vet promptly.

Ragdolls are usually gentle souls, but even the sweetest cat can get swept up in the excitement of a crinkly bouquet. A pet-safe flower arrangement next time, perhaps some roses or sunflowers, and everyone can enjoy the blooms together.

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