The Calico Chef Tasted the Soup and Gave a Very Slow Blink
The tallest hat in the royal kitchen sits proudly over the orange, black, and white face of a calico chef. Her golden-green eyes look straight ahead with great concentration. A lace collar is tucked under her chin, and her teal-blue velvet coat is trimmed with gold braid loops and embroidered with gold leaves. The cracked canvas behind her is brown and smoky, like the air of a busy kitchen. She appears to be tasting the world with her whiskers, and she has not yet decided whether it needs more salt.
Cats are strict carnivores, which means they need a diet built around animal protein, and human food is not a good substitute for a balanced cat diet. Some common kitchen foods are dangerous to cats, including onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, chocolate, and anything with xylitol, so keep them well out of reach. Fresh, clean water and a high-quality cat food approved by your vet are the best way to keep a cat healthy. If you want to treat your cat, ask your vet about safe options, and keep your countertops clear of curious paws.
The chef runs a strict kitchen, though most of her menu involves tuna. Her approval is rare, and her disapproval comes with a tail flick and a glare. If dinner is perfect, she will give a slow blink, which is the highest praise in cat language.
