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A silver-haired grandma sips coffee on front porch steps while a red and white Siberian Husky leans in to sniff her mug. 4 / 20

Grandma Closed Her Eyes for That First Sip of Coffee. Big Mistake.

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Fallen leaves are scattered over the porch steps, and the morning air looks crisp and cool. Ruth sits on the bottom step in her cream knitted cardigan, eyes closed in bliss as she takes the first sip from a big ceramic mug. Copper sits beside her, leaning in with his nose pointed right at the rim and his ears tipped forward, clearly convinced that whatever is in that cup deserves a closer investigation. Garden clogs and slippers by the steps, a canvas bag, a watering can and a basket with a plaid blanket complete the cozy fall morning.

Dogs explore the world nose first, and their sense of smell is vastly more powerful than ours, so a steaming mug of coffee is full of fascinating information for a Husky. It is best kept to sniffing only. Coffee, tea, coffee grounds and anything else with caffeine can be toxic to dogs, causing restlessness, a racing heart and other serious symptoms depending on the amount. Hot drinks also pose a burn risk if a curious dog bumps the cup. Simple habits help: set mugs on a high surface rather than the floor or a low step, dispose of used grounds and pods in a covered bin, and if your dog does get into caffeine, talk to your vet right away.

Ruth gets her coffee, Copper gets a good long sniff, and the porch steps make a perfect place for both of them to start the day.

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