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A silver tabby Maine Coon with wide eyes sits next to a worn teddy bear with torn seams and white stuffing coming out. 27 / 30

The Teddy Bear Lost Its Stuffing, and the Maine Coon Froze in Place

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A well-loved teddy bear lies on the floor with its seams burst, its arm torn open, and a trail of white stuffing spilling out. Beside it sits a silver Maine Coon with wide green eyes and ears pricked up, frozen in a pose that says she just heard someone coming. Her long whiskers are fanned out, her paws are tucked in neatly, and the toys and blankets behind her suggest a cozy household with at least one very busy cat.

Cats are hunters at heart, and stuffed toys often become prey. A plush toy has the right size and softness to grab, bite, and bunny-kick. Maine Coons, with their size and strength, can make quick work of a stitched seam. The danger comes from what is inside, because stuffing, plastic eyes, and buttons are not safe to swallow and can cause blockages. Keep favorite plush toys that belong to people on a high shelf, and give your cat toys made for pets with sturdy seams and no small parts. Check her toys regularly and throw away any that are coming apart. If she swallows stuffing or a button, talk to your vet.

The bear may have lost this round, but the Maine Coon looks more surprised than proud. We suspect somebody is about to get a very large apology purr.

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