27/03/2026
🐣🌷 Seasonal Pet Dangers to Watch Out For 🌷🐣
As the seasons change and celebrations begin, there are a number of hidden dangers around the home and garden that can be toxic to our pets. This time of year often brings a rise in accidental poisonings, so a little awareness can go a long way in keeping your furry family safe.
🍫 Chocolate
Common in seasonal treats, chocolate contains theobromine, which is toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, seizures, and more serious complications.
🍇 Grapes and Raisins
Even small amounts can lead to kidney failure in dogs. Often found in cakes, hot cross buns, and snacks left within easy reach.
🌸 Lilies (especially dangerous for cats)
All parts of lilies, including pollen, are highly toxic to cats and can cause acute kidney failure.
🌷 Garden Bulbs
Spring bulbs such as daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are toxic, especially the bulbs themselves. Pets digging in the garden are most at risk.
🌱 Fertilisers, W**d and Moss Killers
Common in gardens this time of year and can cause gastrointestinal upset, drooling, or more severe toxicity depending on the product.
🧂 Homemade Playdough / Salt Dough
Often made with high levels of salt, which can lead to dangerous sodium imbalances if ingested.
🧴 Household Cleaners
Bleach, disinfectants, and other cleaning products can irritate or burn the mouth, skin, and stomach.
💊 Human Medication
Even small doses of common medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen can be extremely harmful to pets.
🍷 Alcohol
Even small amounts can cause vomiting, disorientation, breathing issues, and can be life-threatening.
🚗 Antifreeze
Highly toxic and unfortunately very palatable to pets. Even a tiny amount can cause kidney failure.
🔋 Batteries
If chewed or swallowed, batteries can cause burns and serious internal injury.
🚬 Ni****ne
Ci******es, vapes, and ni****ne products are highly toxic, even in small amounts.
🌿 Cannabis
Edibles and plant material can cause disorientation, tremors, and severe lethargy.
⚠️ And more…
Xylitol (in sugar-free products), fatty foods, and seasonal leftovers can all pose risks.
💛 Our advice:
Keep all food, plants, and chemicals safely out of reach, supervise pets in the home and garden, and be mindful of guests who may not be aware of pet risks.
If you are worried your pet may have ingested something toxic, please seek veterinary advice immediately.
Stay safe and enjoy the season with your pets 🐾
