Easter Safety for your Dog
Egg-citing Easter Ideas for Your Four-Legged Friend!
As Easter approaches, it’s time to hop into the season of joy and renewal with your beloved canine companion! In our latest article, we’re thrilled to share a basket full of egg-citing Easter ideas tailored just for your furry friend. From egg hunts and Easter-themed treats to DIY bunny ears and paw-some photo sessions, we’ve curated a collection of delightful activities and goodies guaranteed to make this Easter memorable for both you and your pup. So, gather your Easter baskets and unleash the fun as we embark on a tail-wagging adventure filled with love, laughter, and plenty of puppy kisses! Let’s make this Easter a truly egg-ceptional celebration for every member of the family. 🐾🐰🌼
Dog Easter Baskets
There are safe and enjoyable ways to involve your dog in the Easter festivities. You can make your dog their own Easter basket to open on Easter morning (with help and supervision). Easter basket treats perfect for dogs include festive toys and treats, as well as bandanas or outfits for the day.
Dog-Safe Easter Egg Hunt
Creating your dog’s own Easter egg hunt is a fun way to include them in the holiday. Hide small pieces of your dog’s favorite treats or toys around a room in your house, or in a fenced yard. Once you’ve hidden toys and treats, encourage them to start searching. Then, praise your dog as they find each hidden treat or toy. If you have multiple dogs, it’s best to set up separate Easter “egg” hunts for each dog. Having each dog search separately will prevent any conflict, resource guarding, or bullying between dogs as they search for their treats and toys. Not only is this fun for your dog, but it’s also a great way to start training.
Things to Avoid to Keep Your Dog Safe
- Don’t feed your dog any extra foods. As tempting as it may be to sneak your pup a little holiday treat, stick to doggy-safe dog treats or healthy alternatives such as carrots. They’re not just for the Easter Bunny, you know! Some Easter foods you should keep away from dogs includes: deviled eggs, ham, cookies, cakes, chocolate eggs, candy, mashed/twice-baked potatoes, carrot cake, green beans (if prepared with butter or spiced, plain beans are safe to share)
- Keep Easter treats out of reach. Make sure all Easter treats and sweets are stored in a safe place where your dog cannot access them. This is good practice at all times for keeping your home safe for your dog.
- Be mindful of Easter decorations. It’s not just the eggs and buns that dogs will feast their eyes on. Easter decorations can also be dangerous if ingested by your dog. Keep them out of reach and properly dispose of any scraps.
- Be cautious with Easter lilies. While they sure do look great, Easter lilies are toxic, so be sure not to have these plants or any lilies in your home.
- Stick to your dog’s routine. Holidays can be stressful for pets, so try to keep your dog’s schedule as normal as possible. Stick to their usual feeding, exercise and sleeping routine to help them feel more relaxed.
- Watch your dog during Easter egg hunts. If you plan on having an Easter egg hunt, make sure your dog is supervised and cannot access any of the eggs. Plastic eggs can be a choking hazard, and some eggs may contain small toys or other items that can be harmful if ingested. Be sure to keep track of all the places where the eggs are hidden. Once the event is over, be sure to double-check that all the eggs have been found. Ensure that none have been left where your dog can find them or sitting out at a level where your dog can reach. Before letting out your dog, check your yard for any candy wrappers that may have accidentally been discarded. Foil from around chocolate bunnies and plastic candy wrappers may attractive to dogs, but it isn’t digestible.
