A Ragdoll Sits in the Flour With Her Ears Back and Her Nose White
Flour dusts the countertop like fresh snow, and the cream point Ragdoll sits right in it with her ears back and her blue eyes narrowed in a wary look. White powder clings to her nose, her whiskers, and the fur along her cheeks, and there is a streak of it across her shoulders. A spoon, a bowl, and a floury kitchen towel are scattered around her on the speckled counter, and the cabinets and a sunlit window glow in the background. She is crouched low, like a cat who knows she is in trouble.
Ragdolls are large, gentle cats with soft, silky coats and a reputation for being calm and affectionate. They are usually happy to follow their people around the house, which can lead them into the kitchen during baking. Flour is not usually harmful to cats in small amounts, but baking ingredients like chocolate, raisins, nutmeg, and certain sweeteners can be dangerous, so keep them out of reach. A plush coat also collects powder easily, so a gentle wipe with a damp cloth helps. If she seems unwell after eating something unusual, call your vet.
She has the look of a cat who has realized that something has gone terribly wrong, and she would like to leave. The flour is making her whiskers look extra white. It is difficult to stay stern when a gentle cat sits so humbly in the middle of the mess.






