Easter Dangers to Keep Away from Your Pets

Although people enjoy many aspects of Easter, including the decorations and candy, they aren't so wonderful for pets. There are obvious and not so obvious dangers that can cause the animals injury or worse. Taking precautions by keeping certain Easter items out of the way of your pets can help you avoid any problems and protect them while still enjoying the holiday.

Candy

This might seem like an obvious item to consider, but it never hurts to add an extra reminder considering how important it is to keep it away from pets. People may take extra precautions to avoid having chocolate near their pets that they forget about the other candy. Jelly beans, marshmallow candy and various other sugary confections can make your pets severely sick.

Easter Grass

It looks appetizing to pets, but pets can ingest Easter grass and get it wrapped around their organs. Instead of choosing Easter grass or other small materials, use a large piece of fabric. Place it on the bottom of the basket and you can maneuver it between the items to keep them balanced inside.

Easter Dinner

Easter dinner can be just as dangerous to pets as decorations or candy. Many families gather on the holiday and have a big meal, which is a huge temptation for salivating pets. Keep all forms of food, especially meat and bones, away from any area that animals can get a hold of it. Never leave the food on the table unattended - it takes seconds for an animal to jump on the table, grab it and make a run for it.

Pet Costumes

If you are one of the many pet owners that love to put your pet in outfits, make sure to inspect the Easter costume carefully before putting it on your pet. While he's wearing it, it's also important to keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't rip it apart and swallow the pieces. Some costumes, especially a bunny costume that may have a puffy or ball shaped tail, are targets for pets to try to rip off and swallow.

Plastic Easter Eggs

Many parents hide Easter eggs around the home or property so little kids can find them. While this may seem like a great idea, pets, especially dogs, can find them first and eat them. Not only could they chew the plastic eggs and ingest them but the animals can also get a large piece stuck in their throat and suffocate.

While celebrating Easter, keep any and all small decorations and candy in a spot where pets won't be able to grab it, such as in a closed box or on a high shelf in a pantry. It may seem a bit of an inconvenience, but it's a much better option than the alternative should your pets get a hold of the items.