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Movie Night Might Be Canceled. Marmalade Already Picked the Channel.

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Movie night may have to be postponed. A fluffy orange longhaired cat lounges on a chunky knit blanket on the couch, its soft ginger coat glowing in the light, right beside a black TV remote whose edges have been chewed and cracked, with bits of plastic and fuzz scattered around the buttons. The cat's eyes are half-closed and its mouth curls into the tiniest knowing smirk, as if it is quite pleased with the results. One paw rests casually near the remote, just close enough to keep it within reach. A gray couch and a wooden coffee table sit in the background.

Cats are often drawn to remotes, phones, and keyboards because their people handle them all the time, leaving them full of familiar scent. Chewing on plastic can also be a sign of teething in young cats, boredom, or curiosity about textures. The bigger worry with remotes is the batteries, which can be very dangerous if chewed open or swallowed. Keep remotes in a drawer or basket when not in use, and offer safe chew toys instead. If you think your cat has bitten into a battery, contact your vet right away.

We will call him Marmalade, since an orange cat this cozy deserves a breakfast name. Marmalade clearly believes the remote is now his, and judging by that smile, he has already picked tonight's channel.

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