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A Devon Rex With a Buttery Chin Freezes in the Middle of the Kitchen

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Whisker by whisker, the evidence is right there. Cashew the cream Devon Rex stares straight up with huge round eyes, and a smear of butter clings to her chin and the fur around her mouth. The butter dish beside her has been licked down to a shiny film, and the pale kitchen counter behind it holds a green towel, a plate and a few small keepsakes. Her ears, enormous and wide-set, point out sideways like satellite dishes, and she does not move a single muscle.

Cats are drawn to butter because of its smell and its rich fat content, which appeals to their meat-loving instincts. A small lick is unlikely to hurt, but butter and other fatty foods can upset a cat's stomach, and regular fatty treats may cause trouble over time. Devon Rexes have a reputation for being social, curious and mischievous. Because they love being in the middle of everything, they are often the first to find an unattended snack. Keeping dairy and fats in the refrigerator or sealed containers, and keeping the counter clear, is the easiest fix. Cats also tend to groom themselves right after eating, so butter on the whiskers does not usually stay for long. If your cat gets into a lot of fatty food and seems unwell, call your vet.

Cashew is probably already planning how to open the refrigerator. The butter dish never had a chance.

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