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A grey Devon Rex cat sits on a wooden floor tangled in cream yarn beside a tipped-over basket of yarn balls. 2 / 40

The Knitting Basket Was Left Alone. The Devon Rex Found the Yarn First.

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Somewhere under all that yarn is a cat with a lot of explaining to do. A grey Devon Rex sits on the wooden floor wrapped in loops of cream-colored wool, strands circling its neck, its back, and even both front paws like tiny leg warmers. The woven knitting basket lies on its side nearby, with plump yarn balls rolling out across the rug. The cat's enormous ears stand tall and its round golden eyes stare straight ahead with an expression that is equal parts guilty and confused, as if it is still trying to figure out how this happened.

Yarn is a classic cat toy in cartoons, but in real life it is something to supervise closely. Long strings, yarn, ribbon, and thread can be dangerous if a cat swallows them, because they can cause serious problems in the digestive tract. A cat's tongue has backward-facing barbs, which makes it hard for them to spit string back out once they start chewing. It is a good idea to store knitting projects in a closed bag or lidded basket, and to offer safer toys like wand toys that get put away after playtime. If you ever suspect your cat swallowed string, talk to your vet right away.

Devon Rex cats are famous for their pixie faces and playful nature, so it is no surprise this one went exploring. Let's just say the scarf project is going to need a fresh start, and maybe a better hiding place.

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