A Bulldog Sat Sadly Beside the Garbage Bag He Had Opened
Wrinkles, jowls, and a very worried look: a fawn and white Bulldog sits on the lawn beside a ripped black garbage bag, with trash scattered across the grass behind him. His big dark eyes look up with innocence, his drooping lips hang in a gentle frown, and the folds of his face seem to deepen with concern. Paper, wrappers, and bits of food are spread across the yard.
Behind him, a wooden fence stands along the edge of the yard, a clay pot rests near a flower bed, and the sky is soft and gray. We'll call him Bruno. He is certainly the most sorry-looking trash collector on the block.
Garbage is a powerful draw for dogs because it smells so interesting, but it can be dangerous. Cooked bones can splinter, and many common foods in the trash, such as onions, chocolate, grapes, and sweeteners, are harmful. Moldy food can also cause stomach upset, and plastic or foil wrappers can cause blockages. If your dog got into the trash, check what he may have eaten and call your vet or a pet poison hotline for advice. To prevent trouble, use a bin with a locking lid, keep it in a closet or garage, and take bags out right away. Bulldogs have short noses, so they overheat easily and should rest in cool, shaded spots.
Bruno sits in the middle of the mess, heavy-hearted and droopy-jowled, a gentle soul who just wanted to see what smelled so good.
