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Create a Dog Friendly Easter!

March 18, 2015 By Amanda Yantos 7 Comments

dog friendly EasterJust like any major holiday, there are certain foods and activities that can be harmful to dogs on Easter.  However, there are also some fun activities that you can include your dog in.  Check out some great ideas and read a list of Easter foods that are harmful or okay for your dog to eat.

Creating a Dog Friendly Easter

Easter Egg Hunt:  Last year, I put together an Easter egg hunt at the local dog park for my small breed meet up group.  It was an absolute blast!  Each person brought a small bag of plastic eggs filled with dogs treats and we hid them around the park behind chairs, benches, beds and doggy pools.  Believe it or not, the dogs walked around and picked up the eggs with their mouths!  Some of the dogs were even able to open the eggs and get the treats out.   This is something you can do in your house or backyard, and I’d highly recommend it.  It’s so much fun to watch!  Just be sure that your dog doesn’t try to eat the plastic eggs.

Wynston finding Easter eggs around the doggy pool.
Wynston finding Easter eggs around the doggy pool.

Easter basket:  Just as moms do for their human children, I put together an Easter basket filled with goodies for Wynston last year. This year since we have Khloee, it will be double the fun!  You can put items in there such as toys, treats, dental sticks or any various items your dog might love!  Need some tips on putting together the perfect basket?  I have this post for your reference!

dog friendly easter

Can my dog eat these Easter foods?

  • Marshmallow Peeps:  I love Peeps.  They are a must have in my house during Easter.  I prefer the plain ones – not all these crazy flavors that are out this year.  Anyways, marshmallows are okay for dogs to injest in very small portions.  I have given Khloee and Wynston a tiny bite of my Peeps and they love it, but what DON’T they love?  Not comfortable giving your dog Peeps?  Add a cute Peep toy to their Easter basket this year!
  • Hard boiled colored eggs:  Your dog can absolutely eat hard boiled eggs.  Here’s a great article supporting this from PetMD.  The food coloring (if you color eggs during Easter) won’t hurt them.  Just make sure there isn’t anything harmful on the eggs such as stickers.
  • Easter grass:  Don’t let your dog get hold of plastic Easter grass.  It is non-digestible and can get caught in the intestines, which can lead to blockage.  For your dog’s Easter basket, opt for tissue paper, paper grass or no grass at all.
  • Chocolate:  Most of us know to keep chocolate away from our dogs.  Dark chocolate is the most deadly, due to the caffeine content.  Keep it far away from your dogs!
  • Easter lilies:  While lilies are not proven to be toxic to dogs, they can be deadly if cats eat them.  I have cats and dogs, so lilies won’t come anywhere near my house just in case!
Wynston and his friends enjoying the Easter eggs!
Wynston and his friends enjoying the Easter eggs!

Do you plan to make an Easter basket for your pets this year?  What kind of Easter activities do you enjoy?

Filed Under: Holidays Tagged With: dog friendly, Easter, Easter basket, Easter basket for dogs, Easter egg hunt for dogs

Comments

  1. kim says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:38 am

    Rolo likes marshmallow as he gets it in small portions when we go camping. He ate a jelly belly yesterday and boy was it funny to watch as he doesn’t have his bottom 2 front teeth so the jelly belly kept sliding out.

    This is a great post and I will definitely be trying a Easter egg hunt with Rolo. Silly bugger knows have to pop open the little eggs.

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    • Amanda says

      March 30, 2015 at 10:55 am

      It must have been so cute to watch him eat a jelly bean!! How precious!!! The Easter egg hunts are a blast! It’s so fun to watch the dogs work at the eggs!

      Reply
  2. Jessica Shipman | Beagles and Bargains says

    March 30, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    I’m still working on gathering some goodies for Luna’s Easter Basket! We’ll be going on our Easter Egg Hunt this week! Can’t wait. She is super cute when she cracks the eggs open.

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  3. Lisa says

    March 30, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    Wynston and his friends hunting for eggs is so precious. Thanks for sharing these tips! I may try the easter egg treat hunt at doggie daycare this weekend.

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      March 30, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      That’s such a great idea for a doggy daycare!!!!

      Reply
  4. CindyLu's Muse says

    March 30, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    You’ve offered some great ideas here! I absolutely loooooove celebrating the holidays with our pets – it just makes the holiday extra-special!

    Reply
    • Amanda says

      March 30, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Since I don’t have human children, I treat my animals the way a human mom would on holidays! I go all out!

      Reply

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