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A silver tabby British Shorthair with wide eyes sits upright on a floor covered in crushed red and pink tulip petals. 19 / 36

A Bouquet of Tulips Was Waiting in the Vase. The Tabby Had Different Ideas.

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A silver tabby sits upright in the middle of a floor that looks like it has been through a flower storm. Crushed red and pink tulips lie across the room in every direction, their petals scattered and their green stems bent, and the cat's round amber eyes are opened wide, looking up. His striped coat is as tidy as ever, but a petal is stuck near his paw. Behind him, a soft couch with a knitted blanket glows in the afternoon sun. We'll call him Tulip, which is only fair.

Many popular flowers are not safe around cats. Lilies are especially dangerous, and even a small nibble or the pollen can be very serious, so call your vet immediately if your cat has had any contact with them. Tulips and their bulbs can also irritate a cat's mouth and stomach. If you love fresh flowers, ask your vet or a trusted pet resource for a list of safe choices, and keep bouquets on a high shelf. British Shorthairs are calm, sturdy cats with round faces, but even the calmest cat can't resist a bunch of flowers with swaying heads.

Tulip is frozen in place, hoping the flowers will somehow return to their vase. His eyes say more than any apology could. The bouquet is flattened, but the cat is fine, and the next flowers will go somewhere much higher.

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