It's important to keep your pet safe during the holidays! You might not think it, but Easter is a time of many dangers. Here's what to look out for!

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We know that as a loving owner, the holidays are only really special for you if your four-legged friend is part of it. Easter is also a favourite for many of us, some because of the coming of spring, others because of folk traditions or a table full of goodies. It's the latter in particular that you need to be wary of, as some of the treats can cause your dog some serious trouble!

We don't recommend letting your pet take the role of the bunny! Instead of a costume, celebrate with a long walk!

1.) What foods can be dangerous for your dog at Easter?

One of the staple foods of Easter, except for vegetarian and vegan families, is ham. But even if it's meat, don't give it to your dog! The salt in the marinade can be too much for your dog's body. Pepper is also bad for dogs, as hot spices can be too much of a strain on the digestive system. So unless you're making it dog-friendly, without a minimum of salt, pepper and other spices, leave your dog out of the treats!

Even small amounts of chocolate can cause severe poisoning and sometimes death

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Let's see what's going on with the other goodies! Typical Easter delicacies include chocolate figures and cakes, eggs, horseradish and fresh vegetables, including spring onions. In many places, delicious liqueurs are also served.

Chocolates and sweets containing cocoa, alcoholic drinks and, in some cases, onions are absolutely forbidden, as they are poisonous to your pet! Horseradish, like pepper, is not recommended because of its pungency. Cakes can lead to indigestion due to their high sugar and fat content. In addition, if they contain raisins, they can also poison your dog.

Eggs are safe for most dogs to eat

However, the good news is that eggs are safe to give to your dog (unless he is allergic!) The best is the boiled version, or scrambled or fried eggs cooked in a little fat.

2.) The Easter decorations

In many households, decorations of various kinds appear well before Easter: plastic bunnies, chicks, eggs, various fresh or artificial flowers, possibly feathered ornaments, pendants, and so on. Anything that brings a little bit of spring into the four walls of the house and helps to prepare the soul for the coming festive days.

What to look out for to make sure your pet doesn't chew them! Ingested plastic can lead to lining blockages and sharp pieces can lead to perforations. Both are life-threatening conditions. And many live flowers are poisonous, so always do your research when buying.

Your pet will probably be interested in all the Easter novelties

3) Careful with the cologne!

Easter Monday watering is still a popular tradition in some country. But be careful not to get the cologne on the dog! The strong scents can irritate the animal, while the perfume itself can irritate the skin.

Strong odours can disturb the animal

4.) Guests

The holidays are a great time for family to get together and visit long-lost relatives. However, for some dogs, visiting is a huge stressor. If your pet is one of them, it's best to prepare in advance for these busier moments. For one thing, don't force your dog to be with you. It's best to provide a quiet corner where he can retreat to at any time.

Also, make arrangements with guests and politely ask them not to skin the animal. You should be especially careful with children, as they may over-love the dog as a toy, which can end badly... It also helps to take your four-legged friend for an extra walk so that he can calm down.

Many guests, but constant coming and going can also stress the dog

5.) Strangers

With the arrival of guests, especially in the villages, the custom of not only relatives but also local lads visiting the girls' houses for a watering. Dogs can be very sensitive to this. In addition, a large turnout may also provide an opportunity to escape. Pay particular attention to this, so you don't spend the holiday chasing stray livestock!

Make sure the dog doesn't accidentally escape!

Fortunately, the above dangers can be avoided with a minimum of care, so we hope that all our readers and their pets will have a relaxed and joyful holiday!

In this article you can find out which fruits are safe for your dog.