The Butter Dish Was Full at Breakfast. Biscuit Has Nothing to Say About It.
Those buttery whiskers are telling the whole story. A silver tabby British Shorthair sits on a wooden counter, its bold black stripes swirling across a silvery coat, with smears of butter clinging to its chin and whisker pads. Right in front of it, a ceramic butter dish sits open, its contents licked down to a few greasy streaks along the sides, and the lid has been pushed aside. The cat's round copper eyes are turned away toward the window, perfectly calm, as if it was never anywhere near breakfast. A crumpled dish towel and a small plant sit in the warm light behind it.
British Shorthairs are sturdy, round-faced cats known for their calm, dignified, and affectionate personalities. They tend to enjoy food, and many are prone to weight gain, so portion control and regular play are important for keeping them at a healthy weight. Butter is not toxic, but it is very high in fat, and rich dairy foods can upset a cat's stomach, especially since many adult cats do not digest lactose well. Covered butter dishes stored in a cabinet or the fridge are a simple way to avoid repeats.
We will call him Biscuit, which seems like an appropriate name for a cat with this kind of appetite. The butter is gone, the dish is spotless, and Biscuit is ready to take credit for the cleaning.
