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Grandpa Ken Turned Around From the Cookie Tray. Shadow's Nose Told the Whole Story.

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Evidence does not lie, and Shadow's muzzle is dusted white. Grandpa Ken stands at the kitchen counter in his green diamond-knit vest and plaid shirt, smiling down at his German Shepherd as she gazes up with flour all over her nose and whiskers. A baking sheet of round dough balls sits ready for the oven, a bowl of flour and a spatula nearby, and the counter is speckled with more of the same. Behind them are honey-colored cabinets, a dish rack by the window, and a row of children's drawings taped to the wall.

Baking days are a good time to keep an eye on curious noses. A little plain flour on the face is harmless, but several common baking ingredients are not safe for dogs. Chocolate, raisins, and the sweetener xylitol can all be toxic, and raw yeast dough can expand in the stomach and cause serious problems. Butter and sugar are not poisonous, but large amounts can upset digestion. Keep dough and ingredients pushed toward the back of the counter, and if your dog does get into something worrying, call your vet right away rather than waiting to see what happens.

Luckily for everyone, this looks like nothing more than a floury investigation that ended in a grin. Ken may need to wipe down the counter and one black nose, but the cookies are safe and the helper is clearly proud of her work.

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