05/04/2026
🐾🌼 Spring hazards for dogs – What to watch out for this Easter 🌼🐾
Easter and spring bring longer days, fresh blooms, and more time out on Dartmoor… but they also bring a few seasonal dangers for our furry companions.
Here's a quick guide to help keep your pups safe this season:
🍫 Chocolate (and Easter treats!)
Even small amounts of chocolate can be highly toxic to dogs. Please keep all Easter eggs, hot cross buns, and sweet treats well out of reach.
🌱 Wild garlic
Though it smells lovely, wild garlic (like onions and leeks) is toxic to dogs and can cause gastrointestinal upset. Keep an eye out while walking near hedgerows and on the moor!
🌼 Spring plants to avoid
These common spring flowers can be harmful to dogs if ingested:
Buttercups
Daffodils
Tulips
Bluebells
Hyacinths
Primroses
🚨 What to look for... Here's some signs that your dog might have eaten something toxic:
Vomiting or diarrhoea
Excessive drooling
Lethargy or weakness
Loss of appetite
Shaking or unusual behaviour
🐶 If you suspect your dog has ingested something harmful, contact your vet immediately. Don’t wait – early treatment can save lives.
💛 As someone who walks dogs daily across Dartmoor, I’m always aware of seasonal risks and keep every pup I care for safe, happy, and protected.
📍 Based in Crapstone and covering PL20 and surrounding areas. Message me to book your dog’s next safe adventure or to ask any questions!