Cocoa mulch is made from the shells of cocoa beans. Some gardeners
prefer cocoa mulch because it retains moisture, gives nutrients to your
lawn, and smells better than regular mulch. This type of mulch is
currently being sold nationwide at home and garden stores, without a
warning label for dog owners. Yet, cocoa contains high amounts of
theobromine, and can kill your dog.
Many dogs are attracted to
cocoa mulch, not only as a cool place to lay down, but they like the
taste and smell of it. Simply being around it or laying down in it will
not cause problems, but once they start chewing on it, it is a
different story. A 50 lb. dog will get pretty sick if he eats 2 oz. of
cocoa mulch. That same dog will go into seizures after consuming 5 oz.,
at 9 oz. it will cause death.
Warning: If you have dogs around
the house, do not use cocoa mulch. Dogs have been known to gorge
themselves on it, with disastrous results.
Bulbs: Amaryllis, Autumn Crocus, Daffodil, Day Lily, Elephant Ears, Gladiolas, Hyacinth, Iris, Lily of the Valley, Narcissus, Orange Day Lily, Tulip
- Ferns: Aparagus Fern, Australian Nut, Emerald Feather (aka Emerald Fern), Emerald Fern (aka Emerald Feather), Lace Fern, Plumosa Fern
- Flowering Plants: Cyclamen, Hydrangea, Kalanchoe, Poinsettia
- Garden Perennials: Charming Diffenbachia, Christmas Rose, Flamingo Plant, Foxglove, Marijuana, Morning Glory, Nightshade, Onion, Tomato Plant, Tropic Snow Dumbcane
- House Plants: Ceriman (aka Cutleaf Philodendron), Chinese Evergreen, Cordatum, Corn Plant (aka Cornstalk Plant), Cutleaf Philodendron (aka Ceriman), Devil's Ivy, Dumb Cane, Golden Pothos, Green Gold Nephthysis, Marble Queen, Mauna Loa Peace Lily, Nephthytis, Peace Lily, Red-Margined Dracaena, Striped Dracaena, Taro Vine, Warneckei Dracaena
- Lillies: Asian Lily (liliaceae), Easter Lily, Glory Lily, Japanese Show Lily, Red Lily, Rubrum Lily, Stargazer Lily, Tiger Lily, Wood Lily
- Shrubs: Cycads, Heavenly Bamboo, Holly, Jerusalem Cherry, Mistletoe "American", Oleander, Precatory Bean, Rhododendron, Saddle Leaf Philodendron, Sago Palm, Tree Philodendron, Yucca
- Succulents: Aloe (Aloe Vera)
- Trees: Avocado, Buddist Pine, Chinaberry Tree, Japanese Yew (aka Yew), Lacy Tree, Macadamia Nut, Madagascar Dragon Tree, Queensland Nut, Schefflera, Yew (aka Japanese Yew)
- Vines: Branching Ivy, English Ivy, European Bittersweet, Glacier Ivy, Hahn's self branching English Ivy, Needlepoint Ivy
- Misc/Uncategorized: American Bittersweet, Andromeda Japonica, Azalea, Bird of Paradise, Buckeye, Caladium hortulanum, Calla Lily, Castor Bean, Clematis, Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron, Florida Beauty, Fruit Salad Plant, Golden Dieffenbachia, Gold Dust Dracaena, Heartleaf Philodendron, Horsehead Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Mother-in-law, Panda, Philodendron Pertusum, Red Emerald, Red Princess, Ribbon Plant, Satin Pothos, Spotted Dumb Cane, Sweetheart Ivy, Swiss Cheese Plant, Variable Dieffenbachia, Variegated Philodendron, Yesterday/Today/Tomorrow
Lung Worm
Lung Worm
HAS YOUR DOG EVER EATEN SLUGS SNAILS OR FROGS
ARE FOXES,SLUGS AND SNAILS PRESENT WHERE YOU LIVE OR WHERE YOU WALK YOUR DOG?
IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS THEN YOUR DOG COULD BE AT RISK
FROM A POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING LUNGWORM CALLED ANGIOSTRONGYLUS
VASORUM WHICH IS SPEARD BY SLUGS,SNAILS AND OCCASIONALL FROGS.
FOXES CAN ALSO BECOME INFECTED AND THEY PLAY A ROLE IN THE SPREAD OF INFECTION.
Lungworm is a lift threatening disease with cases being more widely reported it's a problem that appears to be
on the increase.
The disease,known as angiostrongylosis,is caused by a type of lungworm that is becoming more widespread in the UK-
The reason for this is unknown but could possibly be as a result to global warming.This lungworm used to be confined to
South Wales,the South West and some areas of the South East.However,more recently cases have been diagnosed over a much wider area throughout the
UK and Ireland..
HOW DOES MY DOG
BECOME INFECTED?
For dogs to become infected they have to eat infective larvae.These may be present in slugs,snails,and sometimes frogs too.
Adog has to eat infected slugs,snails or frogs to become infected with lungworm.
Some dogs might not eat slugs and snails on purpose,but may do so by accident-eg when a slug or snail is sitting on a bone or a favourite toy!
In fact research has shown that infective lungworm larvae can also be released form the slug or snail(in the slimy trail they leave behind),
So larvae could potentially be found wherever slugs or snails have left trails such as puddles and outdoor drinking water bowels or even on your dogs treats or toys.
You should also keep in mind that various types of slugs and snails,big and small,
What are the symptoms?
When this lungworm gets inside a dog it can result in a number of quite different symptoms,some of which are easily confused with other
illnesses,your dog could present with one or the following symptoms if infected with lungworm.
Breathing prblems or coughing,tiering more easily
Poor blood clotting leading to excessive bleeding from minor wounds,nose bleeds,bleeding into eyes,anaemia(paleness around the eyes and gums)
Behavioural changes,seizures(fits),spinal pain,weight loss,loss of appetite,vomiting and diarrhoea.
Young dogs up to 2 years are more susceptible to a lungworm infection-most likely due to their inquistive nature.However,any breed at any age can be at risk.
If you notice any of the symptoms described above or if it seems your dog may be at risk it is important that you talk to your vet .
Early diagnosis and treatment will give your dog the best chance of a complete recovery.
HAS YOUR DOG EVER EATEN SLUGS SNAILS OR FROGS
ARE FOXES,SLUGS AND SNAILS PRESENT WHERE YOU LIVE OR WHERE YOU WALK YOUR DOG?
IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS THEN YOUR DOG COULD BE AT RISK
FROM A POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING LUNGWORM CALLED ANGIOSTRONGYLUS
VASORUM WHICH IS SPEARD BY SLUGS,SNAILS AND OCCASIONALL FROGS.
FOXES CAN ALSO BECOME INFECTED AND THEY PLAY A ROLE IN THE SPREAD OF INFECTION.
Lungworm is a lift threatening disease with cases being more widely reported it's a problem that appears to be
on the increase.
The disease,known as angiostrongylosis,is caused by a type of lungworm that is becoming more widespread in the UK-
The reason for this is unknown but could possibly be as a result to global warming.This lungworm used to be confined to
South Wales,the South West and some areas of the South East.However,more recently cases have been diagnosed over a much wider area throughout the
UK and Ireland..
HOW DOES MY DOG
BECOME INFECTED?
For dogs to become infected they have to eat infective larvae.These may be present in slugs,snails,and sometimes frogs too.
Adog has to eat infected slugs,snails or frogs to become infected with lungworm.
Some dogs might not eat slugs and snails on purpose,but may do so by accident-eg when a slug or snail is sitting on a bone or a favourite toy!
In fact research has shown that infective lungworm larvae can also be released form the slug or snail(in the slimy trail they leave behind),
So larvae could potentially be found wherever slugs or snails have left trails such as puddles and outdoor drinking water bowels or even on your dogs treats or toys.
You should also keep in mind that various types of slugs and snails,big and small,
What are the symptoms?
When this lungworm gets inside a dog it can result in a number of quite different symptoms,some of which are easily confused with other
illnesses,your dog could present with one or the following symptoms if infected with lungworm.
Breathing prblems or coughing,tiering more easily
Poor blood clotting leading to excessive bleeding from minor wounds,nose bleeds,bleeding into eyes,anaemia(paleness around the eyes and gums)
Behavioural changes,seizures(fits),spinal pain,weight loss,loss of appetite,vomiting and diarrhoea.
Young dogs up to 2 years are more susceptible to a lungworm infection-most likely due to their inquistive nature.However,any breed at any age can be at risk.
If you notice any of the symptoms described above or if it seems your dog may be at risk it is important that you talk to your vet .
Early diagnosis and treatment will give your dog the best chance of a complete recovery.
