A Maltese Climbed the Counter and Left Very Small Bite Marks
Nobody told Daisy that counters are for cooking. A fluffy white Maltese sits right on top of the kitchen counter, her small head tilted and her dark eyes fixed on the camera, next to a crusty loaf of bread that has clearly lost a good chunk. Crumbs are scattered across the surface, and a set of keys and a damp dishcloth lie nearby. It is a very tidy crime scene with a very small suspect.
Maltese dogs are small, affectionate and quick, and they can be surprisingly good at climbing onto furniture. Their fluffy white coats need regular brushing to prevent tangles, and crumbs and stains show up easily, so a quick wipe of the face after meals is part of the routine. Because they are small, even a modest amount of food can be a lot for them.
A little plain bread is not usually dangerous, but dough is a different story. Raw yeast dough can expand in a dog's stomach and is harmful, and bread with raisins, garlic or other additions can be unsafe. If your dog eats a lot of bread, call your vet. Keeping loaves in a bread box or high cupboard is an easy fix.
Daisy sits there looking gentle and a little worried, but she also looks quite satisfied. Fresh bread smells wonderful, after all, and she can hardly be blamed for being a good judge of baking.
