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A long-haired orange cat with blobs of whipped cream on its nose and chin sits on a counter beside a lattice-top fruit pie. 12 / 22

The Whipped Cream Is on His Nose. The Pie Is Right Behind Him.

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The whipped cream is on his nose. The pie is right behind him. The case practically solves itself. A fluffy long-haired orange cat sits on a wooden kitchen counter, looking up with wide amber eyes and ears tilted slightly back, a perfect dollop of whipped cream perched on the tip of his nose and more smeared on his chin. Behind him sits a golden lattice-top fruit pie with a few suspicious gaps in the crust, crumbs and splatters of cream scattered across the counter. A set of keys, a folded dish towel, and a mug sit by the sunny window.

Here is a surprising fact: cats cannot taste sweetness the way we do, because they lack working sweet taste receptors. What draws them to whipped cream is likely the fat. Unfortunately, many adult cats are lactose intolerant, so dairy treats like cream, milk, or ice cream can cause stomach upset or diarrhea. Pie fillings and crusts are also rich and may contain ingredients that do not agree with pets, such as raisins, nutmeg, or chocolate. A tiny lick probably will not cause trouble, but it is best to keep desserts covered and out of reach, and to call your vet if your cat seems unwell after a raid.

This ginger gourmet, however, seems perfectly satisfied with his choice. His ears say sorry, but the cream on his nose suggests he would do it all again tomorrow.

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