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Is It Bad For Dogs To Eat Mulch. The severity of clinical signs from chocolate poisoning will depend on how much cocoa mulch is ingested. Dog owners who have garden areas which are accessible to their pets should be made aware of the dangers of mulch. Much like bark mulch wood chip and sawdust mulch can be safe for pets depending on the tree from which it comes though sawdust rarely comes from one kind of tree. If your dog is a mulch eater precautions should be taken as complications can result.
Dont use mulch your dog is likely to eat or mulches that can be toxic to dogs if ingested like cocoa mulch. Cocoa beans similar to chocolate contain the chemical theobromine that is highly toxic to dogs. Ingestion of mulch poses a lot of severe health problems to a dog and that is the more reason you should take precautions to prevent your dog from eating mulch or better still you should totally avoid using mulch in certain areas of your yard where your dog can have access to it. Mulch can tidy up a garden bed prevent weeds and help retain moisture. The severity of clinical signs from chocolate poisoning will depend on how much cocoa mulch is ingested. It just isnt worth the risk.
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Cocoa mulch is one such mulch. Why do dogs eat mulch and dirt. It just isnt worth the risk. The mulch is sold at most garden supply stores and according to Hersheys 98 of dogs wont eat it. Mulch can tidy up a garden bed prevent weeds and help retain moisture. Dog owners who have garden areas which are accessible to their pets should be made aware of the dangers of mulch.