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Roy Swears He Only Turned His Back on the Flour for a Second

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Big brown eyes, a sprinkle of white flour across his nose and muzzle, and an expression of pure innocence: Copper looks like a dog who knows absolutely nothing about the mess on the counter. Behind him, Roy leans over a baking sheet in a plaid flannel shirt and suspenders, carefully pressing out rounds of golden cookie dough. A glass bowl of flour, a dish of brown eggs, measuring spoons, and a stick of butter crowd the counter, while a potted plant and a basket of eggs sit by the bright kitchen window. Flour dust drifts across nearly every surface, including, very clearly, the dog.

Baking days are full of tempting smells, but several common ingredients are not good for dogs. Raw dough can contain uncooked eggs and flour, which may carry harmful bacteria, and yeast dough can expand and ferment in the stomach. Large amounts of butter and sugar can upset digestion and, in some cases, contribute to pancreatitis. Nutmeg, chocolate, raisins, macadamia nuts, and the sweetener xylitol all pose risks too. A dusting of plain flour on the nose is harmless, but it is a good reminder to keep bowls pushed back from the counter's edge. If your dog does get into ingredients, call your vet with details about what was eaten.

Copper may not get any of these cookies, but a plain dog biscuit for his patience seems only fair. As for the flour on his face, Roy will have to decide whether to wipe it off or take a picture first.

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