| Cocoa Mulch, which is a gardening mulch sold by Home Depot 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.
Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and 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). 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, axanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. For more information, click on the following link:
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center cautions animal owners that xylitol, a sweetener found in certain sugar-free chewing gums, candies, baked goods and other products can potentially cause serious and even life-threatening problems for pets.
According to Dr. Eric Dunayer, veterinarian and toxicologist for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, dogs ingesting significant amounts of items sweetened with xylitol could develop a fairly sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. Dr. Dunayer also stated that there appears to be a strong link between xylitol ingestions and the development of liver failure in dogs.
While it was previously thought that only large concentrations of xylitol could result in problems, this appears to no longer be the case. For more information, click on each of the links below:
http://www.aspca.org/site
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp
Hello Everyone,
The new Bach product Rescue Remedy Pastilles (candies) contain Xylitol, a sweetening substance that can be toxic to some dogs (also cats). Please DO NOT give these to your animals. (There is always a choking possibility as well with hard candies).
Upon receiving emails to this effect, I contacted the Bach Centre in the UK who were unaware of the effects of Xylitol on animals. They immediately notifed Nelson's, the manufacturer of the Bach line. I have yet to hear what will be done to the formulation.
The original liquid Remedies have not changed and can continue to be used.
I had not seen the Pastilles as they're not yet in my area, and would like to thank Deb Stanton and Jean Kingston for informing me of this situation.
As always, with any product you haven't used before, be sure to carefully read the label before giving to your precious animal friends - and to you and your family :-)
Best wishes to all,
Sue
Hello Friends,
There is a new FDA recall involving possible salmonella contamination in pet foods and treats made with peanuts and peanut butter from Peanut Corporation of America at its Georgia plant. Several human food products are also involved.
Check specific product names at this FDA webpage:
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm
Several 'Grreat Choice' products sold at Petsmart are included. They are voluntarily recalling these products which I understand can be returned for a refund.
In wellness,
Sue
Sue Becker BFRP, CTTP
Animal Communicator /Consultant
Guild Certified Tellington TTouch™ Practitioner
Bach Flower Remedies™ Registered Practitioner & Retail Trainer
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519-896-2600 suebecker@cyg.net Kitchener, Ontario, Canada |