Here at Take a Break Pets, spending Easter with our loved ones includes our furry babies too, which is why we want to spoil them with Easter dog treats. While we all know Easter isn't just about chocolate, nothing quite says thanks fur being the best like a shiny foil-wraped treat. But don't worry, where your pup is involved there's no human chocolate included, only dog-safe alternatives. Make it a paw-fect Easter weekend with the cutest, yummiest and funniest Easter dog food and treats. We've wrapped up the best Easter eggs, costumes and toys just for you.
This Easter, dress up your dog in an adorable pastel coat and enjoy a spring gambol among the daffodils. And how about stringing some bunting up around the garden and getting your pooch involved in their very own Easter Egg Hunt?
Best Easter dog treats at a glance:
• Best Easter-themed tinned food: Lily's Kitchen Springtime Stew – view on Lily’s Kitchen
• Best Easter-themed probiotic treats: Pooch & Mutt Probiotic Meaty Treats – view on Pooch & Mutt
• Best dog easter egg: Pets at Home Easter Egg for Medium Breed Dogs – view on Pets at Home
Dogs in bunny ears are all very well and good, but for us, it's simply not Easter without an egg. Whilst chocolate is a no-no for doggos, there are some paw-some Easter dog treats that are dog-friendly and made from carob - the safe alternative to be looking for in your doggy treats.
If you really want to spoil your pup, present them with their very own treat box in an Easter-themed basket. You can make your own from the goodies we've featured below or you may find that Dog subscription boxes may offer some extra special toy and snack boxes for the Easter period. For irresistible treats in delicious Easter-themed flavours, read on for some of the very best Easter dog treats for the season.
Best Easter dog treats
Best Easter-themed tinned food
www.lilyskitchen.co.uk
Lily's Kitchen Springtime Stew is a lamb treat that your dog can tuck into while you're enjoying an Easter Sunday roast with the family. Made with proper ingredients, this limited edition flavour is only available for spring. If it becomes your dog's new fave, you can snap up a pack of 10 for £14.85. Buy now before the season is over.
Best Easter-themed probiotic treats
www.poochandmutt.co.uk
These limited edition meaty bites from Pooch & Mutt are an eggcellent treat for your pooch to enjoy this Easter. They're packed with lamb, chicken and spring greens, which not only taste delicious but also restore vital nutrients and support immunity. They're naturally hypoallergenic and formulated without grains, gluten, beef soy and dairy so they're paw-fect for hounds with sensitive stomachs and allergies.
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 x"
Best dog easter egg
www.petsathome.com
It's not Easter without an egg! This dog-safe option is made from carob with no added artificial colours or flavours. Remember that our furry best friends can't have chocolate, so it's important that you only ever give your dog carob, the safe alternative to chocolate. This egg is available for small dogs and large dogs too,
Best Easter treat for Easter egg hunts
www.petsathome.com
Who said us humans are the only ones that can get involved in an Easter egg hunt? This Pets at Home Easter Egg Hunt Treats For Puppies and Adult Dogs contains six eggs that you can hide around your garden and wait for your pooch to sniff out. Don't worry though, the chocolate is completely doggy-safe as it's made from Carob.
Customer review: "This is the perfect treat to take to share with friends on an Easter holiday!"
Best Easter egg hunt pack for dogs
www.sainsburys.co.uk
Turn your furry friend's Easter into an adventure with the Webbox Easter Treasure Hunt Eggs For Dogs. This delightful pack contains six eggs, perfect for scattering around your home or garden for your canine companion to discover.
Best brownie treats for dogs
These rich gourmet brownie cakes are handmade with only top-quality ingredients such as liver, honey, egg and salmon oil with no artificial preservatives and no added salt. Pet Bakery Dog Treat Brownies specialise in artisan, handmade treats for dogs - perfect for your pampered pooch.
Customer review: "They‘re such good quality, and a massive hit with all our dogs! They don’t upset my one dogs stomach who’s sensitive to some treats. We buy them often!"
Best Easter-themed treat dispensing toy
Keep your pooch busy over the Easter weekend with this Zellar Treat Dispensing Dog Toy. This egg-shaped toy can be stuffed with up to 300g of your mutt's favourite treats and then watch as your furry friend rolls the toy around the floor to figure out how to release them. A workout for their body and their mind!
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 chocolate-themed plush toy
www.petsathome.com
It's no yolk how much we love this duo of Bark Cadfurry Eggs Chocolate Easter Eggs Plush Dog Toys. They're made with crinkly material, two squeakers and a fluff-filled centre to capture your pup's attention. It comes with one 'wrapped' and one 'unwrapped' egg so it's a great gift for multi-dog homes.
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 Easter bunny toy
www.petsathome.com
Another fun little toy to unwrap over Easter is the Bark Lil' Bunny Chew Chocolate Easter Bunny Plush Dog Toy. The Whip-N-Flip ears are great for pups who like to thrash when they play. Plus with the crinkle texture and a squeaker too, there's plenty about this toy to like.
Best Easter costume for dogs
Make the Easter weekend a 'hoppy' one with this a-paw-able Dorakitten Easter Costume Set for Dogs. Featuring an adjustable elastic bunny ears headband, an eggs-cellent Easter bandana and two carrot toys, your fur baby will be feeling in the holiday spirit.
Customer review: "This fit my Doberman perfect for her Easter pics!"
FAQs
When is Easter 2024?
The 2024 Easter weekend lands on the last week of March, with Good Friday kicking it off on Friday 29 March, Easter Sunday on 31 March and Easter Monday on 1 April.
Can I make my own Easter treats for my pup?
Yes, you can make your own Easter dog treats! There are plenty of recipes and easy tutorials online where you can make your dog their own Easter-themed treats. We're a fan of this guide from Chewy Eats which has two easy flavours of Easter treats - peanut butter and strawberry. As with any doggy treats, however, make sure to only give to your dog in moderation!
Natalie Knowles is a Homes & Garden Product Writer for Take A Break Pets, specialising in all things cats and dogs. In her other life Natalie is a successful artist and illustrator.