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The Treat Bag Never Stood a Chance Against That Tabby Smirk

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Crunchy little treats are scattered across the pale floor, and a foil bag lies ripped open with a neat tear at the top. Sitting just beside it, a brown tabby squints at the camera with half-lidded eyes and a smug little grin, her whiskers fanned forward. She is the only one in the room who knows how many treats have already vanished, and she is not about to share that number.

Treats are tasty, but they are meant to be a small part of a cat's day. Veterinarians commonly suggest that treats make up only a modest share of the daily calories, since extra snacks can quietly add weight, and extra weight can strain a cat's joints. If your cat is a bag bandit, store treats in a sturdy container with a latch, high up in a cupboard. Cats can smell and hear a crinkling bag from another room, and many learn that sound means a snack. A food puzzle or a treat ball can turn the same treats into a game that keeps her busy and a little more active. If she eats a whole bag, keep an eye on her and talk to your vet if her stomach seems upset.

For now, she is looking pleased and a bit sleepy, and the floor has become a buffet. Tomorrow, the cupboard gets a better lock.

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