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A Sphynx Cat Climbed on the Stove and Gave a Very Sheepish Look

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Wrinkled and wary, a grey Sphynx stands on top of the stove, one paw lifted slightly as if she is testing the ground. Her ears are folded back, her pale green eyes are slanted to the side, and her wrinkled skin is lit by a shaft of sunlight. A stainless steel pan sits next to her with a thin, shiny film at the bottom, and tiny crumbs dot the black burners.

Behind her, a teal towel hangs from the cabinet, a mug and a few jars sit on the counter, and white tiles line the wall. We'll call her Mouse, for the thin tail curled behind her. She appears to have climbed up for a closer look at breakfast, and she's heard the kitchen door open.

A stove is one of the more serious places a cat can end up. Even a burner that was turned off a short time ago can still be hot enough to burn paws, and a cat can accidentally turn on a knob or an induction burner by walking across it. Keep cats off cooking surfaces by never leaving food out, using knob covers if you can, and giving her a tempting spot of her own nearby, such as a cat tree at a window. Sphynx cats have no fur to protect their skin, so they are more prone to burns and chills and often seek out warm places. They are also social and energetic, so give lots of play. If she ever touches a hot surface, call your vet.

Mouse stays on her perch for the moment, curious and cautious, a small hairless detective in the kitchen.

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