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The Movie Hadn't Even Started and Domino Had Already Found the Popcorn

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The movie has not even started, but Domino has already found the best seat in the house. He is stretched out on the couch beside Ruth, nose angled straight at the metal bowl of fluffy popcorn in her hands. A few stray kernels have tumbled onto the blanket in front of him, which he is pretending not to notice. Ruth smiles down at him in her soft beige cardigan, while Frank, in a navy plaid shirt and glasses, chuckles from the other side. A warm lamp, a mug on the side table, and a potted plant by the window make the room feel snug.

Popcorn is one of those snacks people often wonder about. Plain, air-popped popcorn without butter, salt, or oil is generally considered safe for most dogs in small amounts. The bigger issues are the toppings: butter and oil can upset stomachs, salt is not good for dogs in large amounts, and flavored seasonings may contain garlic or onion powder, which are harmful. Unpopped kernels and hard hulls can also get stuck in teeth or pose a choking risk, especially for small dogs. If you want to share, a couple of plain, fully popped pieces are plenty, or offer a dog chew instead. Keeping the bowl at arm's length is the easiest plan of all.

Movie night at Frank and Ruth's house clearly has three viewers, and only one of them is fully focused on the snacks. The opening credits can wait.

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