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Grandpa Was Baking Cookies. The Flour Bag Tells a Different Story.

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Evidence of a nose in the flour bag is all over Mochi's face. The black pug rests his chin at the edge of the counter, a dusting of white powder across his muzzle and whiskers, while Grandpa laughs and lines up balls of cookie dough on a parchment-covered sheet. Grandpa's green sweater vest and plaid sleeves are speckled with flour too, so it's hard to say who made the bigger mess. A mixing bowl, a jar of oats, a cup of flour, and a second tray of finished cookies crowd the counter, and a houseplant and a child's drawing brighten the kitchen behind them.

Baking day is a good time to remember which ingredients are risky for dogs. Chocolate is the best known danger, but raisins, macadamia nuts, and the sweetener xylitol, found in some sugar-free products, can also be harmful. Raw dough is another concern because yeast dough can expand in the stomach, and raw flour and eggs can carry bacteria. A little plain flour on the nose is usually just a funny moment, but it's wise to keep bowls and trays pushed back from the edge where a short dog can reach. If a pet does eat something worrying, call your vet promptly rather than waiting to see what happens.

Mochi won't get a cookie today, though he's welcome to keep Grandpa company. The kitchen smells wonderful, the timer is set, and a flour-nosed helper makes every batch feel a little sweeter.

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