October 8th, 2009
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Many gardeners use cocoa bean shells to landscape their yards and gardens. But remember cocoa beans are chocolate, which is toxic to pets. Dogs are not ones to have discriminating taste or be finicky eaters, they will tend to eat anything & everything in front of their noses. For a dog if it smells good, and tastes good, then it must be good, a misconception that dogs just don’t get.
Instead, go with a less toxic alternative like shredded pine, cedar or hemlock bark. But remember the true key to pet safety is supervision – keep an eye on your pet when he or she is outside. PawLux.com is a leading provider of all natural and eco-friendly products for dogs. Feel free to read our blog at www.pawluxury.blogspot.com or follow our popular Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/pawluxury. |
Great and life-saving tip!
I thought hemlock was poison?
thanks but i already know……….
Actually I have heard that feeding dogs chocolate will kill them all of my life and I have to say that I know of at least three or four dogs that have eaten chocolate and lived to see many years later. Is this only true for the plants or is it possible that both are just myths.?