[joyfull]

If you have dogs please do not use cocoa shell mulch. The mulch is a by product from making chocolate and rather than being thrown away it is used as a mulch in gardens. It smells of chocolate and is very appealing to dogs.
If your dog eats any of it then please contact your vet immediately as it can lead to seizures and even death.

[Honeysuckle]

  Thanks for the warning x

[joyfull]

I only found out this morning so checked the website of one producer and yes they do mention it in their blurb but it is quite far down. Personally I think it should be in big writing on the front of the bags - not many people who use it will be aware of this 

[ANHBUC]

I will pass the info on to all the dog owners I know.  Thanks for the heads up.   

[Lulu]

Never would have thought of that!! cheers for the heads up.

[composthappens]

same for cats too, chocolate is toxic to both dogs and cats, and too are grapes!

[ANHBUC]

same for cats too, chocolate is toxic to both dogs and cats, and too are grapes!

Something else I didn't know, thanks for the info. 

[joyfull]

along with raisins and currents for dogs - so at Easter your pets cant join you in eating your Easter eggs and hot cross buns (unless your eggs are carob ones )