Cocoa is a no-go

The use of cocoa bean mulch is becoming more popular because of it’s nice smell and color, and it’s bad news for pups. If you’re do is anything like mine, she’ll taste everything in sight at least once. If an animal eats this mulch in small quantities, the reaction will likely be vomiting. If large quantities, the mulch can cause seizures or death.

Read more about coca bean mulch from the ASPCA Poison Control Center. While you’re there, you can also get a free magnet with the number of the ASPCA Poison Control Center.

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