How to make a pet Easter basket!

Hop over Bugs, Easter is nearly here and it’s time to create a pet-friendly basket for your pet! Planning a basket is a fun way to celebrate the holiday! But with chocolate bunnies and eggs being a no-no for pets, what items are best to fill your pet’s basket?

From treats and toys to collars and coats, the options are limitless. Here are some ideas that will help you create a basket that your pet will hop, skip and jump to!

 

Special Easter fun for your cat

• Peeps catnip bunny toys 
• Teeth cleaning treats
• Mylar crinkle balls to encourage movement
• Laser pointer for active play sessions
• A pretty Easter collar with a built-in bell
• A new comb or brush for a pampering session
• Organic cat grass as a safe decoration that your cat may enjoy grazing! 
  
   

Special Easter fun for your dog

• Spring or Easter print collar and leash
• Or add seasonal flair with a slide-on bandana! 
• Egg- or bunny-shaped “cookies” from your favorite pet bakery 
• Easter-themed plush toy 
• Dental chews to help keep your dog’s teeth pearly white!
  
   

What to avoid in baskets altogether
To keep your pets safe and sound, here are a few things to steer clear of when creating their basket:

• Chocolate
• Sugar-free products
• Jelly beans
• Plastic grass decorations

If your pet has eaten something potentially harmful, don’t panic. If possible, figure out the type and amount of it your pet ate, then contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 1-888-426-4435 right away.

This Easter, make sure your pet gets a visit from the Easter bunny with a basket full of pet-friendly toys and snacks!