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Easter treats and decorations and dogs: what to do
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
United States
Poison lines in other countries: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand
What to do now
- Call your vet or a pet poison line now.
- Bring the packaging or wrappers to the vet.
- 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.
Signs 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.
General information from the sources above, not a diagnosis. When in doubt, call your vet.