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The Persian Cat Wore Flour Like a Frown After the Baking Went Wrong

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The flour is on the counter, the jar, the bowl, and now the cat. A gray Persian sits in the middle of a messy kitchen with white dust across its flat face and whiskers, the orange eyes narrowed to a cranky squint. A metal mixing bowl and a wooden spoon lie nearby, and a tote bag sags against the wall. The Persian looks more offended than guilty, as if the flour fell on the cat by itself.

Persians are known for their long, thick coats and sweet, quiet nature. That luxurious fur needs daily brushing to prevent mats, and a flour bath certainly won't help. Cats don't need to be on kitchen counters, and counters can hold hot pans, knives, and foods that aren't safe for them, so it helps to give a cat a tempting spot of its own, like a tall perch near the action. If your cat gets covered in a powdery or sticky mess, gentle brushing or a damp cloth usually works better than a full bath, and your vet or groomer can advise if the coat is badly matted.

The cookies will be a bit late today. The Persian has already decided who is at fault and is waiting, with great dignity and a snowy nose, for someone to apologize. Until then, the cranky squint will have to do all the talking.

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