[Chat] posted by Christine Gray for dog owners
Stephen J Gewirtz
gewirtz at bellatlantic.net
Thu Apr 6 18:30:22 EDT 2006
Christine,
I recall reading that chocolate is very toxic to cats. Is it from the
same theobromine that you mention below?
Steve.
Christine Gray wrote:
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> *How Does Your Garden Grow?*
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> *April 6, 2006*
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> Gardeners who use cocoa mulch unwittingly put dogs at risk.
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> The mulch is made from the hulls of cocoa beans and contains
> theobromine, an ingredient also found in chocolate, which can be
> harmful to dogs. Attracted by the scent, some dogs eat the mulch,
> consuming quantities large enough to be toxic. To keep your dog safe
> and your garden green, use bark mulch as an alternative.
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