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A Blue Point Siamese With a Dirty Nose Stands Beside Her New Hole

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Soil is smudged across the blue point Siamese's nose and cheeks, and a freshly dug hole sits beside her in the garden bed, with loose dirt piled around the edge. Her pale blue eyes are fixed on the camera and she has a small, crooked smile, as though she is proud and slightly nervous at the same time. Her cool grey coat has dirt on the chest and paws, and a wooden fence and green plants are visible behind her.

Siamese cats are known for being vocal, social, and very intelligent, and they often get into trouble when they are bored. Digging is a natural behavior, and fresh garden soil is hard to resist. If you let your cat outside, supervise her and watch for plants that are harmful to cats, since some common garden plants and fertilizers are toxic. For indoor cats, a pot of cat grass or a sandbox can satisfy the digging urge. Cats who spend time in the garden may also pick up dirt that they lick off their fur, so a wipe-down is a good idea. If she shows signs of stomach upset after being outside, talk to your vet.

She seems to have enjoyed the dig, and the garden may have to be replanted. She will stay clean for about an hour, and then the whole process will start again. A Siamese always has another plan.

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