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The Bengal's Whiskers Gave Away the Butter Dish Caper

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The evidence is on her face: yellow dabs of butter cling to the whiskers of this spotted Bengal, and the butter dish next to her has been licked clean. Her green eyes narrow just a little, and one ear is turned toward the sound of anyone coming. A dish towel and a bowl sit beside her on the counter, and the light is soft and warm.

Bengals have the look of tiny leopards, with gold coats and bold spots, and they have a lot of energy and curiosity to match. They often learn to open cupboards, turn on taps and fetch toys. A butter dish left on the counter is not much of a challenge for a cat with that kind of problem-solving skill.

Butter is not poisonous to cats in tiny amounts, but it is very rich, and a big lick can cause an upset stomach or other digestive trouble, especially if it happens often. Fatty foods are also hard on a pet's health over time. Cats do best on a balanced cat diet, so keep butter and other people food covered. If your cat ate a lot or seems unwell, ask your vet.

She is pretending the butter has nothing to do with her. A quick lick of the whiskers, a long stare at nothing and a calm tail swish should do the trick, in her opinion. It is a good try, though the whiskers will tell on her every time.

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