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Too Heavy a Load to Carry

When cats eat too much

Today’s random word is Carry.

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Karen wondered how she was going to bring Huey to the vet. Not only was he a glutton for treats, adding on weight, but he was also an oversized cat. Master pudgy was no longer palm-sized or easy to carry.

So, she hid his treats, fed him less kibble, and played fetch to give him exercise. Still, he continued to grow.

“Doc, do you make house calls?” Karen pleaded.

“No. Here’s what to do: Put him on lower-calorie cat food, and by his next appointment, he’ll be an itty-bitty kitty.”

Huey overheard her and laughed, “Fat chance!”

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