How to Avoid a Pet Disaster This Easter

As we celebrate the Easter holiday, it is important to ensure that the safety of our loved ones, especially our pets, is guaranteed lest we mourn their death alongside the death of Jesus. Your pet is prone to being exposed to dangerous foods and items within your house especially during this Easter holiday which could be harmful or poisonous. We have gathered the most common threats your pet may encounter during this Easter holiday and how to prevent it. 

Don’t leave Chocolate or Wrappers Lying Around

Chocolate poses a serious poisoning threat to dogs especially when ingested. Chocolate causes serious bloating and upsets your pet’s stomach in a matter of minutes which may not end well for the pet. Ingestion of chocolate can result in vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, seizures, increased heart rate and potentially death. To be a responsible pet owner, we advise that you don’t leave chocolate or sweets carelessly within the house. If you’re planning on doing an Easter egg hunt, we recommend that you completely separate your pet from the fun. 

Avoid Easter Lilies

Easter lilies, along with several other varieties of lilies are highly toxic and potentially fatal to cats. Some types are also toxic to dogs. All parts of the plant, including the pollen, flower, leaves, as well as the water the flowers are stored in are poisonous even in small amounts. To avoid any disaster from taking place, we recommend that you clear your yard of all lilies to avoid contact with the cats. 

Don’t Feed Pets Dinner leftovers

Many spices we use in our cooking are poisonous to our pets. Garlic, onion, chives and leeks are in the Allium family and are poisonous to both dogs and cats if too much is eaten. These common ingredients are often found on the dinner table so avoid giving your pet any leftovers for their dinner or a treat. 

Take Your Pet on a Walk

Many accidents leading to disaster happen within the house. In order to avoid this, we recommend taking your dog for a walk in the park or in the woods to have some natural fun. 

Conclusion 

The Easter holiday should not be a season to mourn your pet’s death. We recommend putting all precautions in place to prevent any form of disaster from taking place. 

References: RSPCAN, Woof!