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Someone Licked the Butter Dish Clean, and Her Whiskers Gave It Away

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Pale yellow flecks of butter cling to the whiskers of a blue-grey British Shorthair, who looks off into the distance with her golden eyes. A butter dish sits beside her on the wooden counter, smoothed and swirled by a very thorough tongue. Her round cheeks and thick, plush coat make her look like a tiny bear in a cat costume, and a folded towel waits behind her. She seems determined to appear as if nothing happened.

Butter is very tempting to cats because it is rich in fat and smells delicious. A small lick is unlikely to hurt, but too much fatty food can upset a cat's stomach and may lead to more serious digestive problems over time, so it is best to keep it as an occasional accident rather than a treat. British Shorthairs love their food and can gain weight easily, so portion control and daily play are important. If your cat eats a lot of butter or seems unwell afterward, call your vet. Keeping dairy covered and stored in the fridge is the simplest solution.

She is enjoying a very quiet moment of satisfaction, and the evidence is shining on her whiskers. The butter dish will need a lid and a new location, and she will need a gentle wipe. Meanwhile, her stately posture says she has simply been inspecting the kitchen for quality.

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