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A buff Cocker Spaniel with long ears sits on a floor covered in crushed pink tulips and green stems, looking up. 3 / 26

The Tulips Were a Gift. The Spaniel Sat Right in the Middle of Them.

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Pink and red tulips cover the floor in every direction, petals crushed and stems bent, and a buff Cocker Spaniel sits quietly in the middle of the spring bouquet. His long wavy ears hang beside his face, his brown eyes look up with great concern, and a few petals are stuck to his paws. Behind him, a cozy living room with a gray couch, a knitted blanket and a laundry basket waits quietly. We'll call him Honeybun, and he's very serious about this.

Tulips look lovely but they aren't a good snack for dogs. The bulbs in particular contain compounds that can irritate a dog's mouth and stomach, and eating a lot of the plant can cause drooling, vomiting or diarrhea. Many other common flowers and houseplants can also be risky, including lilies, which are especially dangerous for cats. If you bring bouquets home, set them on a high shelf and clear fallen petals promptly. If your dog eats flowers or a bulb, call your vet for advice. Cocker Spaniels are gentle, affectionate dogs, and a soft chew toy can help keep a curious mouth busy.

Honeybun clearly feels terrible about the flowers, though he does look rather handsome sitting there. The bouquet may be gone, but his sweet face has already begun to smooth things over. Next spring, perhaps the tulips will go in a vase on the high shelf.

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