Chocolate and daffodils among Easter staples toxic for dogs, charity warns

8-week-old lurcher pup Daisy at Dogs Trust Ireland in Finglas. This Easter the charity is warning people to keep chocolate, which can be fatal, safely out of their dogs reach. Picture: ©Fran Veale

A new study has found that 19% of dogs consume chocolate despite the majority of owners knowing the risks it poses as a leading charity warned about the hidden dangers for canines this Easter.

Dogs Trust Ireland, who carried out the study, also revealed that 47% of dog owners are unaware that daffodils, if ingested, are also poisonous for dogs.