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Avocado Toast, Fresh Berries and One Fluffy Face Waiting at the Edge of the Table

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Morning sun warms the backyard patio, and breakfast is laid out on a little table: avocado toast topped with tomato, a bowl of strawberries and blueberries, a mug of coffee and a tall bottle of water. Grandma Loretta, in her green cardigan with glasses tucked into her collar, has paused before her first bite to rest a gentle hand on Cotton. The Bichon has nudged right up to the table's edge with his fluffy chin, his pink tongue just peeking out and his dark eyes fixed on the toast. Potted succulents, a basket of laundry and a pair of sandals sit around the sunny patio.

Breakfast spreads can be tricky for dogs. Avocado is one food best kept away from pets, since the skin, pit and leaves contain persin, which can cause stomach upset, and the pit is a serious choking and blockage risk. Coffee and caffeine are toxic to dogs. On the other hand, plain strawberries and blueberries are generally considered safe for dogs in small amounts and can make a nice, low-calorie treat. Bread on its own isn't toxic, but it adds empty calories, and Bichons can gain weight easily. A couple of berries or a dog biscuit is a happy compromise for a hopeful face.

Cotton has mastered the art of the polite breakfast request. Whether he wins a blueberry or two, a sunny morning on the patio with his favorite person is a pretty sweet deal.

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