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Grandpa Went to the Pumpkin Patch. His Pug Took Over the Search.

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October has arrived, and the pumpkin patch is ready for inspection. Mochi leads the way along the dirt path, his black coat standing out against the bright orange pumpkins scattered all around him. He's paused to look up with his big, soulful eyes, as if asking whether Grandpa has picked one yet. Grandpa walks just behind in a beige sweater vest over an olive shirt, bending forward with a fond smile. Tangled vines, dry leaves, and pumpkins of every size cover the ground, and the neighborhood houses sit quietly beyond the fence.

Pumpkin season is a favorite for many dog owners, and plain pumpkin has a good reputation in the pet world. Cooked or canned plain pumpkin, not pie filling with sugar and spices, is sometimes offered in small amounts as a fiber boost, and many dogs enjoy the taste. Raw pumpkin stems, rinds, and moldy or decorative pumpkins are a different story and are best kept away from curious mouths. Once you carve a jack-o'-lantern, remember that candles and rotting pumpkins left on the porch can be a hazard too. As always, if you're thinking about adding something new to your dog's diet, talk to your vet first.

Whichever pumpkin they choose today, it will probably be the one Mochi stops beside the longest. He has a good eye for these things, and Grandpa trusts him completely.

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