Dog owners warned to be wary of toxic threats this Easter

Seven-week-old Malinois crosses 'Banana' and 'Burrito' at Dogs Trust Ireland. The charity has issued a warning about toxic threats to dogs this Easter, with chocolate, daffodils and hot cross buns topping the list of poisonous risks. Picture: Fran Veale 

As Easter Sunday approaches, dog owners have been urged to be extra vigilant in the coming days due to the many items that can pose toxic threats to pets.

As many of us know, the biggest toxic threat to dogs is chocolate, which contains theobromine and can have fatal consequences if consumed.