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The Lab Puppy Kept a Very Polite Eye on the Mug of Cocoa

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Sitting very still with his soft brown ears hanging, the chocolate Labrador puppy keeps one eye on a big cream mug of hot cocoa. Little marshmallows float on top, and the mug sits on a wooden coffee table with a few pine needles scattered around it. A grey couch with plaid pillows, a glowing Christmas tree and a garland on the wall sit behind him. His expression is polite, but it is hard to miss the longing.

Hot cocoa is a holiday favorite, but it is not safe for dogs. Chocolate contains theobromine, which dogs cannot process well, and the dark kind is the most dangerous. Marshmallows are also high in sugar, and some products may contain artificial sweeteners like xylitol, which are very harmful to dogs. Keep mugs well out of reach, and wipe up any spills. If your dog drinks cocoa or eats chocolate, call your vet or a pet poison hotline immediately. Labrador Retrievers are famous for their appetite and will eat almost anything, so extra vigilance is needed. A special dog-safe treat, such as a small piece of plain cooked chicken or a vet-approved biscuit, can help him feel included. Keep hot drinks out of reach as well, since spills can scald.

The puppy waits with remarkable manners. The cocoa, for its part, stays right where it is.

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