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An Orange Cat Sat Beside the Butter Dish With Shiny Whiskers and Guilt

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Bits of butter cling to the whiskers of an orange longhair cat, whose amber eyes look straight ahead with a guilty glow. The butter dish beside him is licked smooth, with a few swirls where his tongue passed, and a wooden spoon, a bowl, and a garlic bulb sit on the counter behind him. His fur is thick and fluffy, and his chin is shiny. He looks like a cat who has had a very good snack.

Cats are drawn to fat, and butter is almost pure fat, so it smells irresistible. A small lick is not likely to cause harm, but too much can upset the stomach and may cause digestive problems, so it is best kept out of reach. Orange cats are often described as friendly and relaxed, and many love food. Keeping weight in check is important, so measured portions and regular play matter. If he ate a lot, call your vet. Storing butter in the fridge or in a covered dish stops cats from sampling it, and a soft cloth wipes the whiskers clean.

He is not sorry at all, but he may look it. The dish will need washing, and the counter will need wiping. For now, he sits in calm satisfaction, with a golden shine on his whiskers. Maybe later he will wander off to wash his face and plan the next visit.

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