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A Cinnamon Abyssinian Crouched Guiltily Next to a Mountain of Newspaper Strips

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With large ears pricked and gold eyes locked on something to the side, a ruddy cinnamon Abyssinian crouches beside a mountain of shredded newspaper. Long strips of gray print curl around her, and small bits lie scattered across the floor. Her glossy coat has a warm glow, ticked with darker bands, and her lean body is held low like a cat ready to bolt.

Behind her, a couch, clothes, and a blanket make a cozy clutter, and a pair of socks lies on the floor. We'll call her Rusty. She wears a guilty face, and her paws are tucked tightly under her chest, as if she'd like to disappear into the paper.

Abyssinians are elegant, athletic, and extremely active cats, known for their curiosity and love of climbing. They need much more stimulation than many breeds, and a bored Abyssinian can turn newspaper into confetti in minutes. Newspaper is generally not dangerous in small amounts, though swallowing a lot is not recommended, and ink can be a mild irritant. A daily routine of interactive play, food puzzles, and tall climbing spots helps keep them busy and out of the recycling. These cats are often social and enjoy being close to their people, so playing together is the best option. If you notice your cat constantly eating paper or other non-food items, talk with your vet about it.

Rusty sits low beside the shredded evidence, ears up, sure she can still pretend she was just passing through.

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