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A Chocolate Chihuahua Held Up Two Frosting-Covered Paws

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Two little paws are covered in frosting, and the rest of the dog is trying very hard to look innocent. A chocolate-brown Chihuahua named Taco stands on the kitchen tile with his front paws lifted, big round eyes wide open and ears out to the sides like satellite dishes. Behind him, a cake sits on the counter with a section missing, and tissue and crumbs lie in a trail across the floor.

Chihuahuas are the smallest dog breed, but they are famous for big personalities and a lot of loyalty to their favorite people. They are alert, quick and curious, and they can be surprisingly good at reaching high places by using chairs or stools. Because they are so small, the effects of a snack are stronger, so keeping food out of reach matters even more.

Cake is not a safe treat for dogs. Sugar and fat are hard on them, and a dessert may contain chocolate, which is toxic, or sweeteners like xylitol. For a tiny dog like a Chihuahua, even a small amount of chocolate can be a real concern. If your dog licks or eats cake, call your vet or a pet poison hotline and tell them what was in it.

Taco keeps his frosted paws up in the air, as if showing that he has been busy and proud. The sweetest bandit in the house is hoping for a bit of mercy.

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