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The Plant Pot Is on Its Side, and the Exotic Shorthair Is Frowning at It

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A terracotta pot lies on its side on the wooden floor, with dark soil poured across the boards and a small green succulent tumbled out among the clumps. Sitting next to the mess, a cream Exotic Shorthair with a flat face and a deep frown looks down at the damage as if he is as shocked as anyone. A grey sofa, a pair of slippers, and a basket of laundry give the living room a lived-in feel, with a few bits of paper scattered around.

Exotic Shorthairs are sometimes called the lazy person's Persian: a plush, short-haired cat with a round face and a gentle, calm nature. Even calm cats are explorers, and a plant on a low table can be a temptation to bat and nibble. Many popular houseplants are toxic to cats, including lilies, pothos, and some palms, so it is worth checking what you have at home. Succulents vary too, and some, like aloe, can cause stomach upset. If he chews a plant you are unsure about, call your vet. Heavier pots, plants on high shelves, and hanging planters can all keep him from knocking things over, and a small pot of cat grass gives him something safe to nibble.

He looks truly puzzled by the whole event, which makes it all the funnier. The soil will sweep up, and the frown will probably linger longer.

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