The Tiny Chef Tasted the Sauce and Prepared to Say Something
The chef's hat is magnificently tall for such a small dog, a white cloud of cloth towering above two pointed, fuzzy ears. The Yorkshire Terrier below has blue-grey fur, rich tan whiskers and a wise, serious look, and a high white cravat rises from a navy coat with delicate embroidery on the shoulder. Behind him a Victorian kitchen or parlor shows green drapery and a pilaster, with muted gold wallpaper. His eyes are calm and sharp, like a chef who has tasted the sauce and is about to say something.
A kitchen is full of delicious smells for a dog, and some of the foods that are safe for us can harm a dog. Onions, garlic, chives, grapes, raisins, chocolate and anything sweetened with xylitol are dangerous, and cooked bones can splinter. If you cook with your small dog nearby, keep an eye on the floor, and keep trash cans closed. A Yorkie's small size means even small amounts can matter. Offer dog-safe treats, like a bit of plain cooked chicken or a carrot, if your vet agrees. Yorkies are also vocal and may bark when the oven timer sounds, so a calm routine and a cozy bed in a quiet corner help. When in doubt about a food, ask your vet.
The sauce has been inspected, and the chef gives a small, dignified nod. Everything is acceptable, provided someone drops a crumb.
