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The Cavalry Officer Had Already Won the Day and Wanted Lunch

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Soft blue and grey plumes sweep from the top of a golden helmet, and below them sits the smooth white face of a cat with amber eyes and a pink nose. The cavalry officer wears a navy coat embroidered in gold, with a red sash and a tassel at the shoulder. Behind him, the Renaissance landscape of cliffs, trees and a winding river is lit in pale morning light. His gaze is level and a little sleepy, the look of an officer who has already won the day and is waiting for lunch.

White cats can be just as healthy and playful as any other, but they do have a few quirks worth knowing about. Pale ears and noses are more prone to sunburn, so a cat who naps in a bright window may need a shadier spot or a conversation with your vet about sun safety. Some white cats, especially those with blue eyes, are born deaf, and a deaf cat can live a happy life indoors with gentle handling and a visual signal like a stomp or a flashlight. Keep that white coat clean with regular brushing, and wipe away any eye stains with a soft damp cloth. Indoor cats tend to be safer, and a window perch provides fresh entertainment.

The cavalry has been stood down, and the officer's helmet makes a very suitable bed for naps. Only the plume must stay perfectly upright.

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