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Grandpa Lay Down in the Grass for Just a Minute. Peanut Had the Same Plan.

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Out on the lawn, the afternoon has slowed to a complete stop. Earl lies stretched out on the grass with his head resting on his folded arms, eyes closed, his gray hair tousled and his plaid shirt rumpled. Curled right up against his arms, almost nose to nose with him, Peanut has fallen asleep too. Her little body is tucked into a tight crescent, one ear still standing, her blue and tan coat fluffy against the green blades. Tiny clover leaves and a few fallen leaves dot the grass, and the clapboard house and shrubs sit softly in the background.

Napping outdoors with a dog sounds idyllic, and it can be, with a few simple precautions. Grass and shrubs can host ticks and fleas, so a quick check of the coat afterward, especially around the ears, neck, and legs, is a smart habit. Lawn treatments like fertilizers and weed killers can irritate paws or upset a stomach if licked, so it helps to know what has been applied. On warmer days, small dogs can overheat quickly, so choose shade and keep fresh water nearby. Talk to your vet about year-round flea and tick prevention for dogs who love lounging outside.

Neither of them seems in any hurry to wake up. The breeze moves through the grass, a bird calls somewhere nearby, and the two best friends sleep on as if the whole yard belongs to them.

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