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Knitting Night Was Going Fine Until Someone Checked on the Basset Hound

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Two pairs of needles click away in the background, and in the foreground sits the evidence of a project gone sideways. Rufus the Basset Hound is draped in loose loops of cream yarn, strands hanging from his neck, ears and paws like a very guilty spider web. He gazes upward with wide, innocent eyes as if he has no idea how any of this happened. Grandma in her mustard cardigan and Grandpa in his navy sweater keep their heads down over their work, surrounded by baskets of green and cream yarn balls, stacked blankets and a mug of tea on the table.

Yarn is a classic temptation for pets, and it is worth keeping an eye on. Dogs and especially cats can swallow lengths of string or yarn, which can cause serious digestive problems because long strands may bunch up inside the gut. Keeping project bags zipped or stored up high, picking up loose ends, and offering a sturdy chew toy during crafting time are easy ways to keep everyone safe. If a pet does swallow yarn and seems off, with vomiting, a poor appetite or a sore belly, talk to your vet right away rather than waiting it out.

Still, there is something endearing about a hound who just wanted to be part of the craft circle. He may not have finished a single row, but he certainly tried on the whole skein.

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