SUNRAYSIA dog owners have been urged not to give in to puppy eyes this Easter as feeding them even small amounts of human Easter treats and trimming can be toxic and potentially fatal to pets.
While it’s commonly known that chocolate isn’t good for dogs, vets continue to see pets during Easter time that are sick due to consuming some of their owners’ treats and Easter lunch.
Veterinarian Dr Adam Sternberg said pet parents assume feeding their pet a little bit of their Easter treats is OK, however that is not the case.
“Everyone seems to know that chocolate isn’t good for dogs, but people think that it’s the same way that chocolate isn’t good for humans,” Dr Sternberg said.
“This is a huge issue as certain ingredients that are completely safe for humans to consume are so toxic to dogs that they can become very unwell and in severe cases, can be fatal,” he said.
“Each year at Easter time we see an influx of pets in clinic that have consumed some of their well-meaning pet parent’s Easter treats.
“If you have a much-loved pet that you want to show your love to this Easter, please think twice before you share your treats with them and explore the many options of Easter treats that are designed specifically for pets.”
