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A round grey Exotic Shorthair stands on a tile kitchen floor beside a sandwich with a bite taken out of it. 22 / 38

The Sandwich Hit the Tile Floor, and the Grey Exotic Won't Meet Your Eyes

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On the cool tile floor lies a sandwich with a bite missing, its lettuce and tomato slightly out of place and a scatter of crumbs spreading from its crust. Standing over it is a chunky grey Exotic Shorthair, his flat face turned away and his copper eyes cast sideways in an expression of deep, dignified avoidance. Behind him, a basket of onions and garlic sits on a low shelf, a metal bowl waits by the wall, and a few crayons lie nearby.

Exotic Shorthairs are cuddly, round-faced cats with plush coats, and they tend to be quiet and affectionate. Their short noses and big appetites make a sandwich left in reach a bit of a gamble. Sandwiches can include onions, garlic, certain spreads, and salty deli meats, which are not healthy for cats, and onions and garlic can be harmful even in small amounts. The pile of onions and garlic on the shelf in this kitchen is a good reminder to store them in a closed cupboard. Keep food on a high counter, or put a plate cover over it, and stay with your lunch. Ask your vet about portion sizes, since Exotic Shorthairs can gain weight easily. If your cat eats something you are unsure about, call your vet.

He stands over the sandwich like a guard who got there too late. His careful avoidance of the camera says it all.

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