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The Baking Got Interrupted. The Norwegian Forest Cat Went Full Snowfall.

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A fine white cloud seems to have settled over the entire kitchen counter, and the silver Norwegian Forest Cat sitting in the middle of it has taken the worst of it. Flour dots her nose, her eyebrows, her chest fur, and both front paws, which she has clearly planted in a spilled mound. A tipped-over canister, a measuring scoop, and a floury wooden spoon lie around her, and her wide yellow eyes stare directly forward as if she has just been asked a hard question.

Norwegian Forest Cats are large, athletic cats with a thick, water-resistant double coat, and they are known for climbing high. That makes kitchen counters and cabinet tops an easy reach for them. Plain flour is not generally dangerous in small amounts, but a cat licking it off her fur can end up with a dry mouth or an upset stomach, and ingredients like chocolate chips, raisins, onions, or raw dough are risky for pets. Raw dough can also expand and ferment in the stomach, so keep it out of reach. When baking, close the kitchen door or give your cat a favorite spot such as a perch where she can watch. If your cat eats something that worries you, talk to your vet.

A damp cloth and a brush will take care of the dust eventually. For now, she is busy being a very fluffy ghost, and the kitchen has never looked quite so dramatic.

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