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Grandpa Went Out to Pick the Perfect Pumpkin. The Lab Already Had One in Mind.

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Fall has arrived in full color. Orange pumpkins and dark green squash dot the tangled vines of the backyard patch, and dried stalks and leaves crunch underfoot. Grandpa Gus strolls through in his green cap and vest, glasses on and a gentle smile aimed down at his walking buddy. Sunny pads alongside him with her mouth open in a happy grin, head turned as if she has just spotted the perfect pumpkin and wants him to see it too. A wooden fence, a few potted plants, and a small house with a window in the background frame this cozy autumn harvest.

Pumpkin season comes with a few pet tips worth knowing. Plain cooked or canned pumpkin, without added spices or sugar, is often given to dogs in small amounts, and many owners like it as an occasional treat. Raw pumpkin rinds and stems, however, are tough to digest, and old or carved pumpkins can grow mold that may make a dog sick. If you decorate with jack-o'-lanterns, avoid lit candles where tails or noses could reach them, and toss carved pumpkins once they start to soften. Pumpkin pie filling and spiced desserts are a different story, since they may contain nutmeg, sugar, or other ingredients that are not good for dogs. When in doubt, talk to your vet.

Which pumpkin will make it to the front porch this year? Sunny clearly has an opinion, and Grandpa looks happy to let her help choose.

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