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Easter is a time for the whole family to indulge in some seasonal treats.
But for any four-legged members of the family, tucking into one classic Easter treat could prove lethal.
While most people know that dogs can't eat chocolate, experts have revealed that hot cross buns and other common Easter treats containing raisins can be even more dangerous.
New Kennel Club data, shared exclusively with MailOnline, shows that more dogs are poisoned by raisins than by chocolate during the Easter holidays.
Bill Lambert, dog health expert at The Kennel Club said: 'Easter should be a time of fun and enjoyment but, with so much food in the house, it's vital that owners keep a careful eye on their pets.'
The Kennel Club has warned pet owners to be on the lookout for one popular Easter treat that could be lethal for your pooch - and this time it isn't chocolate
Both chocolate and raisins are poisonous to dogs and can lead to vomiting, diarrhoea and even death in some cases.
New statistics show that cases of grape and raisin poisoning in dogs in the UK were 117 per cent higher than those of chocolate in Easter 2023.
While cases of chocolate poisoning did hit 33 per cent higher than the monthly average between March and April 2023, this was 13 per cent lower than the previous Easter.
However, data collected by pet insurance provide Agria, shows that the number of claims for raisin poisoning actually rose 12 per cent between 2022 and 2023.
The Kennel Club suggests this may be caused by a worrying decline in awareness of the dangers that raisins and grapes pose to dogs.
Raisins like those in hot cross buns may actually be more of a risk for dogs at Easter. In 2023, cases of raisin poisoning were 117 per cent higher than cases of chocolate poisoning
Raisins are delicious to humans and are a key part of Easter treats like hot cross buns and Simnel Cake.
However, both raisins and grapes contain a chemical called tartaric acid, which can cause severe kidney damage in dogs.
The intensity of the reaction varies from dog to dog and with dosage, with some experiencing only mild symptoms and others
