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A Spotted Bengal Looks Away From the Soil She Spilled on the Patio

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With her spotted golden coat and her head turned in profile, the Bengal sits next to a spilled bag of potting soil and looks away with a calm, noble face. Dark soil has poured out of the paper bag and across the patio stones, and a few crumbs have landed near her paws. In the background, clay pots, a watering can, leafy green plants, and a wooden fence glow in the morning sunlight. Her green eyes are fixed on something far away, as though she had nothing to do with the mess behind her.

Bengals are energetic, intelligent cats with a wild look and a love of climbing, exploring, and play. Gardens are exciting places for them, and a bag of soil offers the perfect chance to dig. Potting soil may contain fertilizers and other additives, so it is best to keep it closed and out of reach. Some garden plants are also unsafe for cats, so it is wise to check which ones you have. Giving a Bengal a safe space to dig and play, such as a sandbox or a catio, helps. If you think your cat ate something harmful, call your vet.

She looks like a model posing for a portrait, and the soil is just part of the scenery. The patio will need a good sweep, but it is hard to feel annoyed with a cat who looks so graceful. Her expression says that she is above all this, and the garden seems to agree.

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