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Breakfast on the Patio Was Going Fine Until Moose Flashed That Smile

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Breakfast is served on the patio, and Moose has pulled up to the table like a regular customer. Walt sits with one arm wrapped around his dog's neck, grinning through his gray beard, while Moose rests his chin near the plates with his lips curled into a goofy smile. Spread in front of them are scrambled eggs, sliced avocado, toast, berries, a mug of coffee with cream, and a napkin scattered with crumbs. Behind them, the fenced garden glows in soft early sunlight, with potted plants and an old wooden chair.

Sharing a meal outside is a lovely routine, but some of these breakfast foods deserve a second look before anything goes to the dog. Avocado contains a substance that can upset some animals, and the large pit is a choking and blockage risk, so it is best kept off the menu. Coffee should never be offered because of its caffeine. A small bite of plain cooked egg, on the other hand, is a treat many dogs enjoy, as long as it is not loaded with butter, salt, or onions. If you are unsure about a particular food, a quick check with your vet will settle it.

Walt knows the rules, and Moose knows how to smile his way into at least one bite of egg. Between the morning sun and the good company, this might be the best table in town.

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