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A Whipped Cream Nose Gave the Golden Retriever Away at Once

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Just beside the table's edge sits a pale cream Golden Retriever with a perfect white dab of whipped cream on the tip of its black nose. A few more flecks cling to the chin whiskers. To the right of the frame, a pie with a swirled crust and a gouged topping rests on a plate, clearly visited. The dog's eyes drift downward and away, the mouth closed in a firm, careful line.

Dessert-table raids are a classic for Goldens, who are gentle, social, and very motivated by food. Whipped cream is rich and fatty, and sugary treats with ingredients like chocolate, raisins, or the sweetener xylitol can be dangerous for dogs, so holiday pies and cakes should stay well out of reach. If a dog helps itself, watch for an upset stomach and call your vet for advice, especially if you aren't sure what was in the dessert. A better treat is a bit of plain cooked pumpkin or a dog-safe biscuit during the family dinner, so the dog feels included.

The pie will still taste fine to everyone else, once the damaged edge is turned to the wall. Meanwhile, there is a dog with a frosted nose and a very honest face doing a bad job of hiding what happened. Somewhere, a small plate and a safe treat are waiting in the wings as a peace offering.

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