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A Ginger Cat Sits in the Feathers and Won't Look at the Pillow

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Feathers fill the air like snow. They cling to his ginger fur, drift across the floor, and gather in the torn remains of the pillow he is sitting in. The fluffy orange cat looks off to one side, his ears relaxed and his chin lifted, as though he has things to think about that are far above any pillow. A sofa with a knitted blanket and a plant stand quietly in the background of the room.

Feathers and fluffy pillows bring out a cat's inner hunter, and the pouncing, biting, and kicking that follows is natural. Long-haired cats like this one also enjoy a good dig and a cozy spot, and a plump pillow serves both purposes. Feathers are usually harmless if a few get swallowed, but a cat who eats a lot of fabric or stuffing can get a blockage, so sweep up carefully. Vacuum the feathers rather than leaving them for him to taste, and keep an eye out for any chewing on the pillowcase. A long, soft kicker toy gives him a safe thing to wrestle, and a short play session each evening can wear down that pouncing energy before it finds a pillow. If he seems sick after eating stuffing, call your vet.

He wears the feathers like a king in a snowy cape. Somewhere, a very tired vacuum cleaner is bracing itself, and nobody can say the cat is not pleased with the view.

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