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A pink hairless Sphynx cat crouches on a table scattered with wooden board game pieces, looking off to the side. 11 / 33

A Sphynx Cat Took Over Game Night and Scattered Every Piece

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Wooden stars, blue shapes, round tiles, and little cubes lie scattered across the table, and the pink Sphynx crouches in the middle of them with a tiny smile. Her wrinkled skin is soft and rosy, her ears are enormous, and her pale green eyes are turned to the side with a look that says she has seen it all. A wicker basket, a gray cloth, a stoneware mug, and a ring of keys sit in the background of the room. The board game is no longer a game. It is a mess, and the cat is the clear champion.

Sphynx cats are playful, smart, and very social, and they love games that involve batting, chasing, and pouncing. Small objects like board game pieces are especially tempting, but they can be a choking or swallowing hazard, so it is wise to put games away when you are not playing and to keep tiny pieces out of reach. Offering puzzle toys and interactive play can satisfy a clever cat's need for a challenge. Sphynx cats also like warm spots, so a heated bed near the action may keep them happy. If your cat swallows a small piece, call your vet.

She seems to be thinking about her next move. The game pieces are everywhere, and she does not appear to feel any need to tidy up. If there is a rule that says cats must win, she is following it perfectly. The family will have to find all the pieces later, but she is quite content.

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