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Abuela Rosa Made Popcorn for Movie Night. The Bowl Didn't Stay Private.

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The opening credits are rolling, the lamps are low, and the blue ceramic bowl is piled high with fluffy popcorn. Abuela Rosa has settled into the couch with a gray sweater under her floral apron and her hair tucked up, a gentle smile on her face as she looks down at her movie partner. Chispa has pressed her shaggy brindle face right up to the rim of the bowl, nose working hard, eyes half closed in concentration. A green knit throw, a stack of cushions, a mug on the side table, and a leafy houseplant make the living room feel warm and lived-in. Movie night has officially begun.

Can dogs have popcorn? Plain, air-popped popcorn with no butter, salt, or seasoning is generally considered an okay occasional nibble for most dogs in very small amounts. The trouble comes with the extras. Butter, oils, heavy salt, and flavored toppings can upset a dog's stomach, and some seasonings, like garlic or onion powder, can be harmful. Unpopped or partly popped kernels are a choking hazard and can get stuck in teeth, which matters for small breeds like the Shih Tzu, whose crowded little mouths need regular dental care anyway. Setting aside a few plain pieces before you add toppings is the easy compromise.

Rosa will probably slip Chispa a single fluffy, unbuttered piece before the first scene ends. After that, the bowl moves to the far armrest, and the two of them settle in for the rest of the show.

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