While we know Easter isn’t just about the chocolate, it certainly is a very enjoyable part for many of us. There are chocolate Easter eggs and seasonal treats a-plenty for us humans, but what about the fluffy members of our families? With Easter dog treats, you can make sure every member of your family is spoiled.
Those of us with dogs know that our furry best friends can’t have chocolate as it’s very dangerous to them (more on that in our FAQs section), but there are many other treats you can gift your pooch for Easter. There are bunny and other egg-themed dog toys to chase and cuddle up to and limited edition dog food packed with seasonal flavours for them to devour. Not to mention, cute as can be Easter bandanas and ears to dress your pooch in too.
Best Easter dog treats at a glance:
• Best dog bunny toy for Easter: Pets at Home Easter Bunny Dog Toy and Carrot Chew Treat Set – Buy now on Pets at Home
• Best Easter-themed tinned food: Lily's Kitchen Springtime Stew – Buy now on Lily’s Kitchen
• Best Easter dog treats: Pooch & Mutt Easter Probiotic Meaty Treats – Buy now on Pooch & Mutt
If you do want your pooch to join in with the tradition of having an Easter egg to tuck into over the bank holiday weekend, you’ll be pleased to know that there are dog-safe versions available. These are made using carob, which still has the familiar taste and smell of our chocolate but is made without the toxic ingredients that can cause harm to our pups. You can get large dog-friendly chocolate eggs as an indulgent treat for your hound as well as Easter egg hunt kits, which offer your pup a chance to give their brains a workout as they figure out where they are hidden around the garden or your home.
If you fancy picking up an Easter dog treat or two for your pooch, we’re here to help as we’ve searched the web to bring you a selection of the best Easter goodies for dogs available this year. This way, you ensure the whole family has a little something to celebrate the Easter weekend.
Best Easter dog treats
Best dog bunny toy for Easter
Pets at Homewww.petsathome.com
Your pooch will receive a plush toy bunny with a hidden squeaker inside and delicious chicken-flavoured, carrot-shaped chews in this sweet Pets at Home Easter Bunny Dog Toy and Carrot Chew Treat Set, so it's bound to go down a treat this Easter.
Customer review: "My baby furbaby loves the cute little bunny walks around with it so proud, the treats they was gone within minutes she really enjoyed them"
Best Easter-themed tinned food
Lily's Kitchenwww.lilyskitchen.co.uk
This limited-edition Lily's Kitchen Springtime Stew recipe is a must-try for your canine companion this Easter. Made with natural ingredients, this tin is bursting full of seasonal flavours, including lamb, spring greens and mint so your pup won't miss out while you're tucking into your Easter Sunday roast.
Best Easter dog treats
Pooch & Muttwww.poochandmutt.co.uk
Reward your pup for being a good boy or girl this Easter with the Pooch & Mutt Easter Probiotic Meaty Treats. Packed with a savoury blend of lamb, chicken and spring greens, these tasty treats will not only tantalise their taste buds but also provide essential nutrients to support your hound's immunity.
Customer review: "As with everything P&M launch, my dogs loved these... We hid them on an Easter egg hunt for them, and they sniffed them out very quickly!!! They loved them so much, we ordered more bags in their sale."
Best Easter-themed plush toy for dogs
Pets at Homewww.petsathome.com
Reminiscent of one of our fave Easter treats, there's no chocolate involved with the Bark Cadfurry Eggs Chocolate Easter Eggs Plush Dog Toy, but there's certainly a lot of fun. Made with crinkly material and two squeakers, this duo of toys comes with one 'wrapped' and one 'unwrapped' egg so if you're in a home with multiple dogs, they won't need to share.
Customer review: "I love these toys. They are so cute and great quality. A little hard to push the squeaker and my really tiny dog hasn't squeaked it yet and the toy is solid. My dog is a Chorkie and very small but he can carry these and play with it very well. He really likes them. I ordered them online and it actually comes with two not one. I thought the stock photo was a photo of the toy front and back so that was a nice suprise. Well worth the money. Definitely recommend for small dogs and puppies. Bigger dogs may be able to destroy it in seconds lol."
Best dog-safe Easter egg
Pets at Homewww.petsathome.com
Celebrate Easter with your furry friend by treating them to a safe and delicious carob egg. Made without any added artificial colours or flavours, this dog-friendly Pets at Home Easter Egg Treat for Medium Breed Puppies and Adult Dogs ensures your pooch can indulge in a treat without any worries. Available in sizes suitable for both small breeds and large dogs too, your canine companion can enjoy a tasty Easter treat.
Customer review: "Who says dogs and cats can't join in the Easter fun safely, bought for a raffle and hopefully will raise lots of funds."
Best Easter Egg hunt kit for dogs
Webbox/Sainsburyswww.sainsburys.co.uk
Who said us humans are the only ones who get to revel in the joy of an Easter egg hunt? Eggs inside the Webbox Easter Treasure Hunt Eggs For Dogs are made from carob, a dog-friendly alternative to chocolate, to ensure your pup isn't ingesting anything that will make them poorly.
Best egg-shaped treat dispensing dog toy for Easter
Zellar/AmazonEntertain your canine companion throughout the Easter weekend with the Zellar Treat Dispensing Dog Toy. Shaped like an egg, this innovative toy can be filled with up to 300g of your pup's much-loved treats. Not only will this toy ensure your dog is getting a physical workout, but it also stimulates their cognitive abilities.
Customer review: "Really great toy to keep your dog entertained while also making them work for their food. I like how the hole can be adjusted in size so that different types of food can be placed inside. My dog loves this toy."
Best Easter costume set for dogs
Dorakitten/AmazonHow adorable is this Dorakitten Easter Costume Set? This paw-some set includes an adjustable elastic bunny ears headband, an eggs-cellent Easter bandana, and two carrot toys to ensure your fur baby gets into the seasonal spirit.
Customer review: "This fit my Doberman perfect for her Easter pics!"
FAQs
When is Easter 2024?
Easter weekend 2024 falls on the last week of March, beginning with Good Friday on 29 March, followed by Easter Sunday on 31 March, and concluding with Easter Monday on 1 April, so you've still got time to get Easter eggs and treats sorted for the whole family, including your pooch.
Can I give my dog an Easter egg?
While chocolate Easter eggs are yummy treats for us, they are deadly to dogs as contain a chemical called 'theobromine', which is toxic to dogs. The Blue Cross says that even small amounts of chocolate can cause:
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Hyperactivity
• Tremors
• Seizures or fits
• Heart problems
• Death, in severe cases
The Blue Cross also comments that the darker the chocolate, the more potent the level of theobromine, and the more poisonous it is - but giving any type of chocolate to dogs must be avoided. Even white chocolate, although it doesn't contain enough theobromine, is fatty and can pose a potential risk of upset tummies and even pancreatitis.
Luckily, there are many dog-safe Easter egg options available these days so your pup can still enjoy a seasonal treat. Pup-friendly Easter eggs are made using carob, which is said to have a similar taste to the chocolate we know and love but without the harmful side effects for our pooches.
Rosie Floyd is a Pets, Homes and Garden Product Writer for Yours, specialising in home appliances, décor and furnishings, as well as all things dogs. After completing her Journalism & Media degree from Coventry University back in 2015, she started her career writing about must-visit holiday destinations, moving on to creating content around outdoor living and garden buildings, before joining the team at Bauer.