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A Bernese Mountain Dog Sat Down With Frosting on Both Front Paws

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A big tricolor dog sits on the kitchen floor with white frosting on both front paws. A Bernese Mountain Dog named Heidi has her ears pulled back and her warm brown eyes cast sideways in a sheepish look. A scatter of crumbs lies across the tiles behind her, and the kitchen counter in the background is neat and quiet. She sits very straight, as if she is waiting to be asked a question.

Bernese Mountain Dogs are large, gentle dogs from the Swiss Alps, originally used for farm work. They are calm, affectionate and good with families, and they often lean against their people for comfort. Their size means they can reach counters easily, and a cake left near the edge is a very tempting target. Their thick coats also need regular brushing.

Cake is a risky treat for dogs. It is high in sugar and fat, and it may contain chocolate, raisins or xylitol, which can be dangerous. If your dog gets into a cake, call your vet or a pet poison hotline and tell them what was in it. Keeping desserts on a high shelf and teaching 'leave it' can prevent problems.

Heidi sits patiently with her frosted paws, gentle and a little embarrassed. A sweet dog with a sweet tooth, she hopes the cake was worth the trouble.

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