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A British Shorthair Tries to Look Dignified With Cream on Her Nose

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A tiny dab of whipped cream sits on the end of her nose, and the blue-grey British Shorthair is staring somewhere else entirely. Next to her on the wooden counter is a golden apple pie with a spoonful of cream and a few crumbs missing from the crust. Her amber eyes are round and calm.

The kitchen behind her is warm and busy, with a hanging dish towel, garlic bulbs, a dish rack, a plant by the window, and sunlight pouring in from the left. The pie, so close to her paws, may have been a very hard temptation to resist.

British Shorthairs are sturdy, round-faced cats with plush coats and a calm, easygoing nature. They are often described as dignified and independent, though they enjoy attention on their own terms. Sweet foods like pie are not good for cats, since they are high in sugar and fat, and cats cannot taste sweetness the way people do. A little whipped cream may upset her stomach, and ingredients such as raisins, nutmeg, or xylitol can be harmful, so call your vet if she eats a large amount. Keep desserts covered and out of reach, and offer a treat made for cats instead.

She holds her head high, as if the cream on her nose were a badge of honor. Not many cats could look so dignified with dessert on their faces.

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