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Grandpa Made a Big Patio Breakfast. Pearl Made Sure She Was Front and Center.

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Morning sun bathes the patio in soft gold light, and breakfast is served: a buttery croissant topped with a pat of butter, fluffy scrambled eggs, blueberries, a halved avocado, a mug of coffee, and a tall glass of water. Grandpa Gus sits at the table with Pearl in his lap, smiling down at her with deep affection. Pearl looks thrilled, mouth slightly open in a happy grin and her silky ears catching the breeze. Behind them, potted herbs and flowering shrubs line the stucco wall and a wooden fence borders the garden.

It's tempting to share breakfast with a begging pup, but several common breakfast foods aren't good for dogs. Avocado contains a substance called persin and has a large pit that can be a choking hazard. Butter and rich pastries are high in fat, which can upset a small dog's stomach. Coffee contains caffeine, which is toxic to dogs. On the other hand, a small piece of plain scrambled egg with no butter, salt, or seasoning is generally considered safe, and a couple of fresh blueberries are a popular dog-friendly snack. Always ask your vet if you're unsure.

Pearl looks perfectly content just to be close to Gus and the delicious smells. She may get a bite of plain egg if she's lucky, but the real treat is the sunshine and his company.

Breakfast tastes better outside, and better still with a cheerful little friend sitting right in your lap.

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