The Butter Dish Was Licked So Clean It Looks Washed. Check the Havanese's Whiskers.
The butter dish on the counter has been licked so thoroughly it almost looks washed, with only a few greasy streaks and crumbs left behind. Right beside it, a black and white Havanese peers up with enormous, startled eyes, his white whiskers and chin coated in glistening butter and tiny crumbs. His dark ears frame his face like a pair of curtains, and he looks frozen in the exact second of discovery, not daring to move a whisker. A rumpled dish towel, a butter knife, a cutting board, and a little potted plant on the windowsill fill in the rest of the kitchen.
To a small dog, a stick of butter is a big deal. Toy breeds need only a modest number of calories each day, so even a little rich human food can make up a large share of what they need. A commonly recommended guideline is to keep treats and extras to no more than about ten percent of a dog's daily calories, with the rest coming from a complete, balanced diet. Butter and other fatty foods can also cause vomiting or diarrhea. If your dog likes snacks, small pieces of plain cooked chicken, green beans, or carrots can be lighter options. Your vet can help figure out the right amount of food for your dog's size and activity.
This buttery bandit may be in for a little tummy rumble, and definitely a face wash. Even so, that wide-eyed expression is almost worth the lost butter.
