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A Cream Persian Is Wound in Yarn and Does Not Seem to Mind

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Soft strands of cream yarn wind around the cream Persian from her shoulders to her paws, and she lies in the middle of the tangle with a pleasantly offended look. The knitting basket has tipped on its side, and balls of yarn have unrolled across the floor. A half-finished knitted square with a pair of needles still attached rests nearby. Her golden eyes look off to one side, her flat nose is wrinkled slightly, and a long, fluffy coat blends with the yarn. In the background, a gray sofa with a plaid blanket, a plant, and a pair of slippers sit in the quiet living room.

Yarn is a classic cat toy, but it is also a risk. Swallowed string can cause a dangerous blockage, so it is important to keep yarn put away when it is not being used and to watch your cat during play. A cover on the basket and a closed cabinet are good ideas. Offer safe toys, such as soft balls or wand toys, instead. If your cat is tangled, free her gently without pulling, and if you think she swallowed any yarn, call your vet right away. Persians also have long coats that can pick up fibers, so brush her afterward.

She seems to have decided that this is the best nest she has ever made. The knitting will have to wait while the Persian looks dignified in her yarn cocoon. It is the sort of mess that is soft and very forgivable.

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