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Grandma Set Out Two Teacups on the Lace Tablecloth. Her Guest Had Whiskers.

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Afternoon tea has been set for two, and it seems one cup might be for a very small guest. Grandma June sits at a table draped in white lace, smiling with delight in her denim shirt, silver braid falling down her shoulder. Two cups of tea sit on the table, along with a plate of round biscuits, a small dish of butter and a crumpled napkin. Across from her, Pip has propped his front paws on the edge of the lace, lifting his whiskered face to table level and peering at her with intense curiosity. Behind them, a shelf of books, a basket and a potted plant fill a cheerful, cluttered kitchen.

It is easy to let a dog join in at teatime, but some treats are better kept for people. Tea contains caffeine, which is not safe for dogs, even in small amounts. Butter and rich biscuits can upset sensitive stomachs, and some baked goods include raisins, chocolate, macadamia nuts or the sweetener xylitol, all of which are toxic to dogs. A plain dog biscuit on a little saucer can make your pup feel included without the risk. If you would like to discourage begging at the table, consistency is key: everyone in the house should avoid feeding from the table and reward calm behavior on a mat nearby.

June may pour herself a second cup. Pip, for his part, will be happy with a plain biscuit and the honor of a seat at the table.

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