Easter dangers for your dog
Easter foods
Easter foods are often rich and salty. Too much fat can lead to pancreatitis, causing tummy pain and vomiting. Excessive salt can poison your dog or cat.
Many Easter dishes contain onions – from pickled herring to meatballs. All types of onions contain allicin, which is dangerous for dogs and cats and can cause severe anaemia, showing as fatigue, vomiting, and cramps.
Easter treats
What’s Easter without chocolate eggs? Filled with everything from chocolate to nuts, they're a delight for us but a danger for our pets.
Chocolate - contains theobromine which is toxic to both dogs and cats. The darker the chocolate, the higher the content of theobromine it contains, and the more dangerous the chocolate is for your dog.
Nuts - nuts can get stuck in the throat or in the gastrointestinal tract. Some nuts such as bitter almonds and macadamia nuts are also toxic to dogs. It is important to keep in mind that many nuts are also very salty, which can lead to salt poisoning.
Sweets and candy
Easter decorations
Ribbons, feathered decorations, and ornaments can be fun for a dog or cat to play with, but they can get stuck in the throat and intestines, causing serious injury. Keep all Easter decorations out of reach.
Easter flowers
Daffodils and tulips are toxic to dogs and cats. Think carefully about where you place these plants to keep them away from your pets. Easter flowers are often decorated with feathers, which can attract a curious pet.
The daffodil bulb is particularly dangerous and can cause problems if eaten, but the rest of the flower can also lead to poisoning in both dogs and cats.
Always keep an eye on your dog or cat's behaviour – not just during holidays. If your pet becomes lethargic, starts to tremble, vomits, or acts strangely, contact a vet immediately.
