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Grandpa Was Making Good Progress on His Scarf. Then He Checked on Pearl.

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Grandpa Gus has taken up his knitting needles, working a cream-colored scarf with slow, careful stitches and a contented little smile. He's so focused that he hasn't quite registered what's happening beside him. Pearl has gotten herself thoroughly tangled. Loops of yarn drape over her back, wind around her legs, and trail off toward the ball resting in Gus's lap. She sits there in the middle of the mess, gazing out with wide, innocent eyes, her fluffy white coat nearly the same shade as the yarn. A basket of more yarn, a little succulent, and a pair of reading glasses sit on the coffee table nearby.

Yarn may look like a harmless toy, but it can be risky for dogs if swallowed. Long strands can cause a serious intestinal blockage that may need emergency treatment. Knitting needles and crochet hooks can also cause injuries if a playful pup gets hold of them. Keep projects stored in a closed bag or basket when you're not working on them, and gently untangle your dog rather than pulling the yarn tight. If you ever suspect your dog has swallowed string or yarn, contact your vet right away rather than waiting.

Pearl doesn't look the least bit worried, just a little puzzled about how she ended up wearing half of Gus's project. He'll have a bit of untangling to do before the next row.

Every knitting project has a few knots, and this one happens to have a very fluffy one.

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