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Grandpa Started a New Knitting Project. The Dachshund Became Part of It.

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Grandpa Ray settled onto the couch with his needles and a fresh skein of cream yarn, ready for a quiet evening of knitting. Pickles, his dapple Dachshund, had a different plan. Now she sits right in his lap, wrapped in a loose web of yarn that drapes over her silver-spotted back, loops around her paws, and spills down onto the cushions. She gazes off to the side with a serious little face, as if she has no idea how any of this happened. Ray keeps working, peering down through his glasses with total focus. A lamp glows behind them, and a mug and a spare pair of glasses rest on the side table.

As cute as this looks, yarn is one of those household items worth keeping away from dogs. If swallowed, long strands of string or yarn can cause a serious intestinal problem that often needs emergency care. Small, curious breeds like Dachshunds are bred to investigate and dig, so dangling yarn can be hard for them to resist. Many knitters store projects in a closed bag or basket with a lid and pick up loose scraps before leaving the room. If you ever see yarn or string hanging from a dog's mouth, do not pull it out, and call your vet right away. A favorite chew toy nearby can give your dog something better to focus on.

For now, Pickles seems content to be part of the project. Maybe Grandpa Ray is secretly knitting her a sweater after all.

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