Don’t let pets eat chocolate, sizzling cross buns or daffodils this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the Dogs Trust charity has warned.
A survey by the charity revealed that solely one-third of canine house owners contacted their vet regardless of their canine consuming the poisonous meals.
Almost half of these dogs required therapy, with an additional 20% receiving recommendation over the cellphone.
The Pet Emergency Hospital in Dublin additionally reported to Dogs Trust that they noticed a 213% enhance in chocolate toxicity over the Easter interval final yr.
Almost one in six of those circumstances required intensive care and monitoring and three% have been deadly.
Niamh Curran-Kelly, of Dogs Trust Ireland, suggested: ‘With dogs’ eager sense of scent and curious nature, it’s necessary that we hold an additional shut eye on them when these tasty, but poisonous treats are round. Please retailer chocolate properly out of attain and ideally in a dog-proof container with a lid.
‘Now is a good time to remind children that their Easter chocolate is just for them and it’s to not be shared with furry mates.
‘If you do suspect your dog has eaten any amount of chocolate, please contact your vet straight away for advice, giving as much detail about the type and amount of chocolate that was eaten as you can. The faster your dog receives veterinary intervention, the greater their chances of making a full recovery.’
Dogs Trust additionally warned about sizzling cross buns, which might pose a danger to dogs as they comprise raisins, and daffodils – together with their vase water – which may be as poisonous as chocolate.
