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A Muddy Birman Poses on the Clean White Rug and Looks the Other Way

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On a clean white shag rug, the seal point Birman lies with her chest up, her head turned to one side, and her sapphire-blue eyes looking away. Her usually fluffy cream coat is streaked with mud from her shoulders to her back legs, and dark brown paw prints mark the rug around her. One white-mittened paw reaches out in front, and her fluffy tail is tucked behind her. In the background, a gray sofa, a knit blanket, and a pair of white socks lie in the warm light of a living room with a wooden floor.

Birmans are gentle, social cats with silky coats that tend to resist tangling better than many other long-haired breeds, though they still need regular brushing. A muddy coat can be cleaned with a damp cloth or pet-safe wipes, and a thorough brushing once it is dry helps remove dirt. Cats groom themselves, but swallowing mud or chemicals from the yard is not good for them, so it is wise to check that she does not lick off anything harmful. If she has been outdoors, check her paws and coat for burrs, and talk to your vet about safe outdoor time.

She is sitting with her best poise, as though the mud were a fashionable new look. The rug may need a good wash, but it is hard to be cross with such a calm, sweet face. The blue eyes avoid yours, which is almost certainly a sign that she knows she has been naughty.

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