Ask the Vet: The Dangers of Cocoa Mulch
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There is a rumor going around the Internet that cocoa bean mulch is deadly to pets. Is this true?
Yes, this is true. Cocoa bean shells are a by-product of processing cocoa beans into chocolate and are frequently used as a source of landscaping mulch. Dogs find the smell or taste of the mulch attractive and may ingest quantities sufficient to cause clinical signs of intoxication.
Read more on the Humane Society of Missouri web site.
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