Easter Dangers for Dogs are something every pet owner should be aware of during this festive season. As we celebrate with chocolate, hot cross buns, and garden blooms, it’s easy to overlook the hidden risks these can present to our furry companions. A little awareness can go a long way in ensuring a safe and happy Easter for your dog.
Easter Dangers For Dogs: Chocolate 🍫
We all know it, chocolate is toxic to our dogs and pets. It’s important to make sure all your eggs from your Easter Hunt are accounted for before allowing your pets access to the area they were hidden in.
Their noses will find them much faster then our eyes! Always make sure chocolate is stored very high and out of reach of your pets!
To better understand chocolate toxicity, visit our blog here!
Easter Dangers for Dogs: Hot Cross Buns ✖️
The variety of dried fruit within hot cross buns, including sultanas, raisins and currents can, even if only a small amount is eaten, can cayse kidney failure which can be fatal. These should never be offered to your dog and should never be within their reach.
You can learn more about the risk of raisins and grapes at our blog here!
Easter Dangers for Dogs: Foil ✨
Thankfully, foil is not toxic to dogs, however, this very enticing wrapping that smells and tastes like chocolate can be very easy to grab from the ground or the bin.
Although it should just pass through your dog’s digestive system, it could cause a stomach upset or in the worst case become stuck or damage the digestive system as it passes through.
Foil and chocolate packaging should be stored and disposed of in the same way chocolate would be.
Easter Dangers for Dogs: Spring Bulbs 🌷
A variety of lovely spring bulbs are very toxic to our dogs, including daffodils, amaryllis, tulips and rhododendrons.
It best to avoid these plants in your garden if your dog is a digger or known to chew on plants.
If at any time you are concerned that your dog has digested something they shouldn’t have or they are showing any signs of being unwell, it’s best to have them checked by your vet.
Early intervention is the best chance of recovery that they have. Along with your regular vet, you should always have the details of your closest emergency 24/7 vet on hand should you ever need them after hours or on a public holiday, such as over the Easter long weekend.
