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My Dog Loves To Eat Mulch. Dogs love to chew and a fresh bed of mulch is a prime target for digging and chewing. Too old to reply The Puppy Wizard 2004-11-16 184224 UTC. That said there is still a small amount of theobromine the chemical that results in chocolate poisoning remaining in the mulch and when ingested in large amounts this can cause signs of chocolate poisoning. But the larger and sharper pieces of mulch can damage your dogs throat and can cause bowel or stomach obstructions leading to an emergency trip to the veterinarian.
Put out a small dish of those pills. If your dog is a mulch eater precautions should be taken as complications can result. If your dog continues to eat foreign objects like rocks or mulch even when being lured away by treats then it may be time for a vet visit for a full health assessment and lab tests. Mulch is a great way to maintain a healthy garden it keeps your soil well-hydrated while suppressing unwanted weeds. Cedar mulch is a nice-smelling attractive option with few benefits for dogs. However this can vary widely depending upon the brand.
Its unlikely that your pet will have a chance to eat the mulch but with such high risks its better to be safe than sorry.
Mervyns family wants to spread awareness for this potential threat that could be in your yard and hopefully prevent any heartbreak for other pet owners who werent aware of the dangers. We even put a 1 12-2 ft. While others types of mulch may not necessarily be toxic they can also be dangerous. One of the biggest threats that mulch poses is the fact that the wood chips are not something that dogs are supposed to be eating. Puppies and small-breed dogs would be at greater risk. Let the dog eat as many as he wants.