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Dinner Disappeared, and a Gray Tabby Is Sitting in the Empty Box

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The pizza box is open, the pizza is gone, and a gray tabby named Domino sits right in the middle of the evidence. His striped coat blends nicely with the cardboard, his yellow-green eyes are as round as coins, and a few crumbs dot the bottom of the box around his paws. He has frozen mid-crime, tail curled around his side, staring up as if the lights have just come on. In the background, a plant, a blanket and a pile of clutter suggest the whole apartment was quiet when the feast began.

Cats love boxes of every kind. A snug, enclosed space makes them feel safe, and a cardboard box is also a good insulator that holds body heat. Many cats will happily climb into any container, including a pizza box, and the leftover smell of cheese and grease adds extra appeal. Pizza itself is not a good snack for cats, because it is high in fat and salt, and toppings like onion and garlic can be harmful to cats, so keep leftovers sealed and put away. A plain cardboard box or a cat bed can give your pet the cozy spot it wants without the risk. Domestic shorthairs of this type are usually adaptable, friendly cats with a lot of personality. If your cat eats something unusual, call your vet.

Domino will be lifted out of the box, and the next pizza night will include a closed lid. He might still keep the box.

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