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Grandma Bought Herself One Ice Cream Cone. She Didn't Get the First Taste.

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It is warm enough for ice cream, and Ruth has a scoop of vanilla in a sugar cone. The trouble is, Copper got there first. Sitting tall beside her chair, the Husky has stretched forward and slipped out his pink tongue for a lick of the creamy top, eyes half closed in pure delight. Ruth is laughing, her silver hair pinned up loosely and her crocheted cardigan draped over a cream top, clearly too charmed to pull the cone away. A glass of water, a folded blue napkin, a potted succulent and a basket of laundry fill the sunny kitchen around them.

Many dogs adore ice cream, but it is not an ideal treat for them. Lots of adult dogs have trouble digesting lactose, so dairy can lead to an upset stomach, and the sugar adds empty calories. Certain flavors and toppings, such as chocolate, coffee, raisins, macadamia nuts and the sweetener xylitol, can be genuinely dangerous. For a cool summer snack, many owners make simple frozen treats from plain yogurt in small amounts, mashed banana or dog-safe broth frozen in an ice cube tray. Huskies in particular have thick coats built for cold weather, so on hot days they need shade, plenty of fresh water and exercise saved for the cooler morning and evening hours.

Ruth may need a fresh cone, but the look on Copper's face says this was the best summer afternoon yet.

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