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The Scottish Fold Is Looking Everywhere Except at the Fallen Plant

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A terracotta pot has toppled onto its side, and soil is scattered across the floor in all directions. A cream Scottish Fold sits beside it, ears folded forward and eyes turned carefully away, as if he has no idea how a plant came to be there. A box of tissues and some folded socks sit nearby on the floor.

Cats knock things over for a variety of reasons. Some are exploring the world with their paws, some are testing gravity, and others are simply bored. Houseplants also tempt cats because of the leaves, the dirt and the fun of batting at a shaking stem. A pot at the edge of a table is almost an invitation.

Many common houseplants are poisonous to cats, including lilies, pothos, aloe and sago palms, so it is worth checking before you buy. If your cat tends to chew on leaves, offer a pot of cat grass as a safe alternative. Heavier pots and wide bases help keep plants steady. If your cat chews a plant you are unsure about, call your vet.

The cat remains on the spot, playing the part of an observer who just arrived. He has a lovely cream coat and sweet round face, and he is working very hard to look as if the plant fell over on its own. It is quite a performance, and he is sticking with it.

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