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A deep red retriever with wide eyes has spaghetti noodles hanging from its mouth beside a fallen plate of pasta on the floor. 29 / 29

Those Spaghetti Noodles Are Not Going to Explain Themselves

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Those noodles are not going to explain themselves. A deep red retriever with a glossy, mahogany-toned coat sits on the floor with long strands of spaghetti hanging from both sides of its mouth, a smear of tomato sauce on its lips. Right next to it, a plate of pasta has landed upside down on the floorboards, with spaghetti and sauce splattered across the boards. The dog's eyes are wide open and fixed straight ahead, the frozen look of someone caught mid-bite. Behind it, a cluttered room holds a bed with a knit blanket, a stuffed bunny, a high chair, and toys on the floor.

Retrievers were bred to work closely with people and to carry things gently in their mouths, which is partly why so many of them love food, toys, and anything they can pick up. They are typically friendly, eager, and food motivated, which makes them great at training but also very good at sneaking snacks. Plain pasta is not toxic, but many sauces contain onion and garlic, which are harmful to dogs, and rich sauces can upset their stomachs. If a dog gets a big helping of sauced pasta, it is a good idea to call your vet for advice.

This scene looks a lot like a famous movie moment, minus the second dog and the romantic music. Our noodle lover seems perfectly happy to enjoy this spaghetti dinner entirely on its own.

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