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Abuela's Knitting Was Going Great. She Hadn't Looked to Her Left Yet.

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The knitting is going beautifully. The yarn situation, less so. Abuela Rosa sits on the sofa in a lavender sweater and floral apron, needles clicking as a cream-colored panel grows in her lap. She seems blissfully unaware that the rest of the ball has unraveled across the cushions and wound itself all around Copito. He sits beside her in a little red collar, loops of yarn draped over his back, paws, and even his head, looking up at her with an expression that says he would like to report a problem. Another fluffy white paw peeks in at the edge of the cushion. A basket of yarn balls, a mug, scissors, and a remote clutter the table nearby.

Yarn and dogs can be a risky combination. If a dog swallows string, yarn, or thread, it can bunch up in the intestines and cause a serious blockage that may need surgery. Keep yarn balls in a lidded basket or bag when you are not actively using them, and pick up loose ends and scraps. If a pet does get tangled, cut the yarn away gently rather than pulling it tight. Watch for vomiting, loss of appetite, or straining after a dog has been playing with yarn, and call your vet promptly if anything seems off.

Copito will be untangled in a moment, probably with a laugh and a scratch behind the ears. In the meantime, he makes a very convincing case for being the coziest project Rosa has ever started.

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