Dog owners must keep their Easter eggs out of their furry friend's reach this morning or they may be taking a trip to the vets.
That's according to Dogs Trust Ireland, which is warning people to be aware that, despite 99 per cent of dog owners knowing that chocolate is toxic to dogs, recent research showed that 19 per cent of them still managed to get their paws on some. The sugary treat is toxic as it contains a chemical called theobromine.
The chemical is fine to ingest for humans, but dogs are unable to metabolize theobromine as well as people do. A Dogs Trust spokeswoman said: “We are asking owners to be vigilant and keep any tasty, yet toxic treats, safely out of the reach of their dogs.
