The ASPCA has put out their list of the top 5 Easter Toxins. Let’s be careful out there this Easter Weekend!
Chocolate– we all know chocolate is “bad”, but it does depend on the type of chocolate and the size of the dog. Check out the chocolate calculator link. So if my little 16# terrier ate 2 oz of dark chocolate, it is WAY worse than 2 oz of milk chocolate. Did you know white chocolate isn’t toxic?
Lilies– Keep cats away from Easter lilies, even their leaves and vase water. See the link for the types of “true” lilies.
Easter grass– this plastic stuff isn’t digestible and clogs up intestines. Be super careful if you use it in Easter baskets where it might get food smells on it.
Table food– Many of us will make special holiday foods like ham or brisket. They can be fatty and very rich for our pets, so only tiny amounts if you must share. And I have a picture of peeps on this blog, but peeps aren’t toxic. I just love the photo of rabbit peep getting neutered.
Herbicides– gardeners will often be using herbicides in the spring, so follow the directions, especially if you have pets. Most are safe when dried.
https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/shelter-health-poison-control/top-5-easter-toxins