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A smiling white-haired woman in glasses holds a bowl of popcorn on the couch as a fluffy white Bichon Frise looks at it. 11 / 39

Grandma Made Popcorn for Movie Night. Her Bichon Had a Few Questions About It.

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The couch is cozy, the throw blanket is draped just so, and a big ceramic bowl of popcorn rests in Ruth's hands. She is grinning down at it, glasses on and cheeks rosy, while Cotton sits close beside her with his paws on the cushion and his nose angled straight toward the bowl. His dark eyes have a very specific question in them. A potted plant, a mug, and soft daylight from the window give the room a relaxed, end-of-the-week feeling.

Popcorn is a classic movie snack, and many dog owners wonder if it is safe to share. Plain, air-popped popcorn without butter, salt, or seasoning is generally considered fine for dogs in very small amounts. The trouble is that movie popcorn usually comes loaded with butter, salt, and flavorings that are not good for pets. Unpopped kernels and hard hulls can also get stuck in teeth or pose a choking risk, especially for small dogs. If you want your pup to join in, set aside a few plain, fully popped pieces before you season the bowl, or keep a dog-safe chew on hand instead. When in doubt about any snack, check with your vet.

Whether Cotton gets a kernel or two or settles for a cuddle, he is clearly part of movie night. Every good film is better with a companion, and Ruth has the fluffiest one in town.

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