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coco Mulch can kill your pets

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April 20, 2010 03:47 AM

Please share this with all the pet owners you know and ask them to do the same - the information you take a few minutes to share might prevent the senseless loss of other pets.

Please tell every dog or cat owner you know. Even if you don't have a pet, please pass this to those who do.
Over the weekend,   the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from a large chain store to use in their garden. The dogs loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog (Calypso) decided the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning   walk . Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs   and cats.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that "It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it."
*Snopes site gives the following information :http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks.

Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean   shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cocoa bean shells developed severe convulsions  and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

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Edward & Celia Maddox

The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ

EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

Thanks for posting. We always learn a lot of good information from Active Rain blogs. Best Regards

Apr 20, 2010 03:48 AM

Pam Turner, REALTOR®, e-PRO®, SFR

Century 21 Belk Realtors Dalton GA - Dalton, GA

I hadn't heard about this - thanks so much for this important notice.

Apr 20, 2010 03:51 AM

Ross Therrien

Prudential Verani Realty, Londonderry,New Hampshire - Londonderry, NH

Realtor, Broker Associate

Heard about this a couple of years ago. I'm amazed their still making it.

Apr 20, 2010 03:59 AM

Barb Van Stensel

Chicago, IL

I have read the disclosures on the packages and I would consider it serious. I thought it read for animals and not just cats.

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing this advice. Have a great day.

Blooming in Maryland.

Apr 20, 2010 04:00 AM

Don MacLean

New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA

Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

Thanks for the warning, I'll be sure to pass it on

Enjoy the day

Apr 20, 2010 04:24 AM

Richard Weeks

Dallas, TX

REALTOR®, Broker

Brian,

I have not heard of this product, and thanks for sharing.

Apr 20, 2010 05:41 AM

Bob Edwards

Coldwell Banker- The Real Estate Group, Inc. - Appleton, WI

Fox Cities Real Estate Hotline, SFR- Appleton, WI

Thanks for the reminder Brian, I had heard that in the past and since forgot. I watched a show last weekend that said it's the best mulch, glad I read this post before I made a purchase (my puppies say thanks too ;-)

Apr 20, 2010 09:04 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I hadn't heard of this and found your blog through a reblog. I've passed the info on to my family and friends with pets.

Apr 21, 2010 08:24 AM

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