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Is Bark Mulch Safe For Dogs Uk. Outdoors id say thats fine- safe. Mulch made from cocoa shells is known as cocoa bean mulch and it is particularly toxic to dogs. There are mulches that were found to be dangerous to dogs. Cedar or pine chips are safe alternatives.
Dont use cocoa mulch in your landscaping. Wood chips and shredded bark mulch typically need replacement or a top-off each year. If your pal is drawn to its sweet fragrance the results may be dangerous to her health. Ingesting cocoa mulch can cause a number of symptoms ranging from slobbering to vomiting to seizures. Next up for longevity is smaller bark nugget mulch which should last around two years. The chippings seemed a bit damp and a little mouldy in parts but when we had done the hedge looked great.
Although as said bark mulch is not dangerous in any way to pets the small pieces can be a nightmare for pet owners especially dogs and puppies because of the small pieces dogs will usually pick these up and eat them as if they are treats.
I only know because I used bark chippings once as a mulch on my border and a group on FB which I came off where up in arms about how I could poison my dogs. A very popular gardening product made from cocoa shells cocoa mulch contains theobromine a toxin that is dangerous to dogs. However colored mulch is often used as a way to disguise ground up shipping pallets. Then couple of days ago we gave. Puppies and small-breed dogs would be at greater risk. The only thing you need to pay.