Ahead of the Easter holiday, here's some useful tips for keeping your pets safe around common Easter treats and decorations from professionals. Is chocolate toxic to dogs and cats?

Crash, a one-eyed cat rescued by an animal shelter in Boise, Idaho, after a car hit him, won a competition to star in Cadbury's Easter advertisement.

Chocolate can be highly toxic to dogs and cats — making Easter an important time to stay vigilant. (Getty) You likely know pets shouldn't eat chocolate because of its caffeine content.

The Pet Poison Helpline says calls for dogs during Easter increase nearly 200%. We're giving you tips on how to keep your dogs and other pets safe.

Flowers Some flowers common to Easter celebrations are toxic to pets, including lilies, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths. APA! notes that lily poisoning in cats increases by 85% in April and May.

Flowers Some flowers common to Easter celebrations are toxic to pets, including lilies, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths. APA! notes that lily poisoning in cats increases by 85% in April and May.

This was the 4th annual ‘Dog Easter Egg Hunt’ to help raise funds for Homeward Animal Shelter. “We are constantly in need of supplies, whether it’s dog food, cat litter, ...

Easter lilies are popular in homes at this time of year, but they can be deadly for cats, a veterinarian warns. The same is true for Tiger, Asiatic, Day and Japanese Show lilies, said Dr. Melanie ...

Our whole life revolves around the cats.” In the lead-up to show day, the preparation is full-on, with Sandy explaining how her dogs have an extensive shave, a bath and teeth cleaning.