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Grandpa Gus Sat Down to Breakfast. Waffles Had Been Waiting by the Table.

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Breakfast outdoors always draws a crowd of one. Grandpa Gus sits at the patio table in a plaid shirt and olive vest, a plate of scrambled eggs, avocado toast, and blueberries in front of him, and a mug of creamy coffee at his elbow. His white mustache is curved up in a warm smile as he looks over at Waffles. The fawn French Bulldog has stretched his neck so far that his nose is almost on the plate, brown collar tilted, ears relaxed, eyes fixed on his grandpa. A bowl of strawberries sits at the edge of the table, and a watering can and potted plants line the sunny yard behind them.

Sharing a meal with a dog feels natural, but many foods people enjoy are not safe for pets. Avocado contains a compound that can upset dogs, and blueberries are generally safe in small amounts, while grapes, raisins, onions, and anything sweetened with xylitol should never be shared. A few bites of plain, cooked egg may be fine for some dogs, but it is best to ask your vet about what suits yours. The safest habit is to feed your dog from his own bowl at the same time you eat. Teach him to rest on a mat nearby, and reward calm behavior. Flat-faced breeds like Frenchies are prone to weight gain, so go easy on extras.

Gus slips the dog a pat instead of a bite, and Waffles accepts it graciously. A sunny patio, a hot cup of coffee, and a friend at his side make the meal complete.

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