Easter Dog Safety Advice: Here are the UK Kennel Club's top tips for keeping your adorable pup happy and healthy over Easter

By David Hepburn
Published 13th Apr 2022, 14:42 BST
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Britain’s leading canine experts have shared advice after new data revealed that cases of chocolate poisoning in dogs accelerate in April.

The data, collated and analysed by Agria Pet Insurance, the Kennel Club’s insurance partner, reveals that April, on average, sees a 54 per cent increase in dogs being poisoned by chocolate compared to other times of the year, making it the second highest month for claims after the Christmas period.

These concerning figures have led The Kennel Club to warn owners of Easter risks, and issue advice on keeping dogs safe this spring, including avoiding ticks and livestock.

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Bill Lambert, dog health expert at the Kennel Club, explained: “Many families and friends may be celebrating Easter in larger groups this year, no longer needing to restrict numbers, and with more people owning dogs than ever before, we want to remind all owners to keep an extra careful eye on their four-legged friends.

“Our furry companions can sniff out even the best hidden chocolate eggs and non-canine friendly confectionaries, as these worrying new statistics show.