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Every Game Piece Is on the Rug Now, and the Persian Looks the Other Way

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Late sunlight slides across a soft rug covered in little wooden pieces: pastel houses, tiny stars, discs, and triangles in blue, green, and tan. Beside them sits a cream Persian with a fluffy coat and big dark eyes, gazing away from the scatter as though something much more interesting is happening across the room. Her short pink nose points slightly upward, and her paws are tucked neatly under her chest. Whoever was playing this game is going to be down on their knees counting later.

Persians are calm, gentle cats with long, thick coats and sweet round faces. They tend to prefer a relaxed home, and they enjoy being near their people more than climbing the curtains. Even so, small pieces on the floor are tempting, because rolling and tapping objects is part of how every cat plays. Because a Persian's coat is long, it needs regular brushing, usually daily, to prevent tangles, and a quiet grooming session is a lovely way to spend time together. Small game pieces, though, can be a choking hazard or cause an intestinal blockage if swallowed, so count them after play and store them in a closed box. If you notice a piece missing and your cat is vomiting or acting off, call your vet.

She may be looking away, but the carpet speaks for her. Still, with those big soft eyes, it would be very hard to stay cross.

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