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The Potted Plant Is Lying on Its Side. The Black Cat Is Staring Into the Distance.

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The plant had it coming, apparently. A glossy black cat with a faint brown sheen to her fur sits beside a terracotta pot lying on its side, staring off into the middle distance with wide golden eyes and an air of total detachment. Dark potting soil has sprayed across the floor in every direction, and an uprooted herb, roots and all, lies sprawled in the mess. In the background, a coat rack, a blue tote bag, a pair of slippers, and another potted plant, still standing for now, hint that the crime scene might expand.

Cats knock things over for a variety of reasons: curiosity, play, boredom, or simply to see what happens. Plants are especially tempting because they move, rustle, and smell interesting, and the soil can look a lot like a litter box. More importantly, some common houseplants are toxic to cats. Lilies are extremely dangerous, and even small exposures can cause serious kidney damage, so they are best kept out of cat homes entirely. Before bringing a new plant inside, check whether it is safe for pets, and if your cat chews something questionable, call your vet promptly. Heavy pots and high shelves help with the tipping.

This cat, however, would like it noted that she was nowhere near the plant when it fell. She is simply sitting here, contemplating the window, entirely innocent. The soil on her paws is just a coincidence.

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