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The Scottish Fold Stood in a Puddle of Milk With a Tiny, Guilty Smile

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A grey Scottish Fold stands in the middle of a large milk puddle, front paws dripping, and her mouth curled into what can only be called a tiny, guilty smile. Her folded ears are pressed flat, her round eyes are slightly squinted, and milk splashes across the wooden floor around her in white streaks. She looks like she knows exactly how this looks.

Behind her, a jacket hangs over a chair, a woven basket sits by a doorway, and a plant and a woven mat complete the room. Warm light slants across the floor, making the puddle shine. We'll call her Dumpling. The only thing she seems unsure of is whether to run or to explain.

Cats and milk have a famous relationship in storybooks, but real life is different. Many adult cats are lactose intolerant, which means cow's milk can give them an upset stomach or diarrhea. If your cat likes the taste, ask your vet about milk made for cats, and otherwise stick to fresh water. When milk spills, clean it up promptly, because it can sour and smell, and a slippery floor is no fun for anyone. Cats' paws will also carry the mess onto furniture and rugs, so a quick wipe helps. Scottish Folds are sweet and sociable, and many get into mischief out of curiosity, so keep open cartons and glasses away from the edge of counters.

Dumpling stays put for a moment, milk dripping, her tiny smile somehow saying it all.

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