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Grandma Turned Her Back for a Second While Baking. The Evidence Is on Pip's Nose.

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Flour is everywhere, and so is a certain little face. Grandma June stands at her kitchen counter in a denim shirt with her silver braid pulled over one shoulder, pressing a wooden rolling pin across a sheet of golden cookie dough. A tray of neatly cut rounds waits beside her, along with a bowl of flour, cracked eggshells, a jar of sugar and a folded dish towel. Front and center sits Pip, gazing straight ahead with a white smudge of flour on his black nose and a few specks in his whiskers. His innocent expression suggests he has no idea how that happened.

Baking with a dog nearby can be a joy, but kitchens have hidden dangers. Raw cookie dough is not safe for dogs. Raw eggs can carry bacteria, uncooked flour can also carry germs, and many recipes include ingredients like chocolate, raisins, nuts or xylitol that are toxic to dogs. If your dog gets into sweets or dough, call your vet right away. A safer way to include your pup is to set aside a simple, dog-friendly treat, like a homemade biscuit made from plain pumpkin and oats. Keeping a small dog off counters and out of reach of hot ovens and dropped ingredients helps keep baking day fun for everyone.

Pip may have to settle for a plain treat instead of a cookie. Still, he has clearly earned honorary assistant baker status today.

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