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Easter treats and decorations: what to do for your dog

Toxic. Chocolate eggs, sugar-free sweets with xylitol and raisins in hot cross buns can poison dogs; plastic grass and eggs can block the gut.

If your dog ate or touched this, call your vet or a pet poison line now

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Easter treats and decorations and dogs: key facts

Verdict
Toxic · Emergency: get help now
What it can do
Vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness or hyperactivity, fast or irregular heartbeat and weakness or wobbliness. All 7
What to do now
Call your vet or a pet poison line now. All steps
Sources
Pet Poison Helpline, PDSA. Reviewed 9 October 2026.

What to do now

  1. Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
  2. Bring the packaging or wrappers to the vet.
  3. Count the hidden eggs and make sure all are found.

Don't

  • Don't make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
  • Don't wait and watch after raisins or grapes; call right away.

Symptoms to watch for

  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Restlessness or hyperactivity
  • Fast or irregular heartbeat
  • Weakness or wobbliness
  • Tremors or seizures
  • Collapse

Why

Dark and baker's chocolate are the most toxic. Xylitol can cause signs quickly and, in larger amounts, liver damage; raisins can cause kidney failure.

Sources

Guide reviewed 9 October 2026. Page updated 7 November 2026.

General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.

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