Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine which are toxic to dogs when eaten in large quantities.
As a rule of thumb, the darker the chocolate, the more toxic it will be for a dog.
Treats wrapped in tin foil are also dangerous for as it could cause an intestinal obstruction or bleeding.
To include your dog in Easter festivities, treat them to appropriate new foods.
Safe foods for dogs included kūmara, banana, pumpkin, carrot, cabbage, brown rice, quinoa, peas, broccoli, and cooked potatoes.
It is advised to only give these in small amounts to avoid upset stomachs and check with vets beforehand if your dog suffers from a health condition such as diabetes.
The SPCA also recommended giving pets their normal daily meals in a treat dispenser or puzzle feeder to add some fun.
If you think your pet has eaten something dangerous you should call your
local vet clinic immediately.
10 foods unsafe for pets
-Grapes and raisins: can be deadly to cats and dogs. Symptoms include lethargy, excessive thirst, vomiting and, in serious cases, acute kidney failure and death.
-Alcohol and caffeine: toxic for pets.
-Avocados: can causes a range in symptoms from vomiting and diarrhoea to
cardiac arrest and death. Birds are particularly sensitive to but no pets should be fed avocados.
-Chocolate: can cause seizures, vomiting and diarrhoea, and in some cases death.
-Macadamia nuts: can cause vomiting, weakness, and tremors if eaten by dogs.
-Onions and chives: can damage red blood cells and cause anaemia
-Peaches, plums, persimmons and apple pips contain a substance that degrades to cyanide.
-Xylitol – a common ingredient in sugarless treats gum
-Sweet-corn cobs can cause blockages in the small intestine of dogs
