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A fluffy sable Pomeranian with butter on its muzzle sits next to a licked-clean butter dish on a cluttered counter. 3 / 27

The Butter Dish Was Spotless. The Pomeranian Was Not.

AI imagepomeraniankitchencaught in the act

Whoever left the butter dish within reach of this fluffy sable Pomeranian made a small but costly mistake. The dish is scraped nearly clean, a spoon rests nearby, and the little dog's whiskers shine with a golden gloss. His ears are up, his eyes are bright, and his mouth is caught halfway between a grin and a gulp. A scatter of dish towels and a cutting board suggest dinner prep was well underway before he took over.

Pomeranians are tiny dogs with big personalities, alert, lively and quick to investigate anything interesting. That curiosity combined with a small body is worth planning around. Butter and other rich, fatty foods can upset a dog's stomach, and a sudden big helping of fat is a common cause of an unhappy night for pets. A little dog does not need much to get sick, so it makes sense to keep dishes pushed back from counter edges. If your pup does gobble something rich, watch for vomiting or low energy, and call your vet for advice.

Teaching a solid cue like leave it pays off in kitchens everywhere, along with a rewarding treat that is actually meant for dogs.

For this little thief, the evidence is in the whiskers, and there is nowhere to hide it. He has decided to lean on his fluffiest feature and hope the charm outweighs the butter.

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