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The Cookie Tin Was Guarded. The Persian Had a Different Plan.

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A festive tin has rolled onto its side, and a dozen sprinkle cookies have tumbled out across a wooden board. Beside them sits a grey Persian with a flat, serious face and big amber eyes, looking as though the whole thing is somebody else's fault. Crumbs lie scattered over the counter, a blue dish towel is bunched up nearby, and a glass of water sits behind her in the morning light. We'll call her Duchess, and she has a very dignified frown.

Holiday baking brings plenty of tempting smells, but a lot of cookie ingredients are not good for pets. Chocolate, raisins, certain nuts and anything sweetened with xylitol can be harmful to dogs and cats, and heavy sugary or buttery treats can upset their stomachs. It helps to keep cookie tins in closed cabinets or on a high shelf, especially when guests are visiting. Persian cats are gentle, calm indoor companions who need regular brushing to keep their long coats from matting, and their short faces mean they can be a bit messy eaters. If your cat gets into something she shouldn't, call your vet.

Duchess does not appear to feel guilty at all. She stares straight ahead with the confidence of a cat who simply likes a good dessert. The cookies didn't stand a chance, and neither did the tin. Maybe next year they'll get a lock.

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