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Warning To Pet Owners Surrounds A Special Mulch You Might Use In Your Garden
Thursday June 22, 2006
Consumer Specialist Jee-Yun Lee warns pet owners about a common garden ingredient that could be hazardous to your pet. It’s called cocoa mulch and you use it to make your garden grow.

But it has another side effect you may not want - it could be poisonous to your pet.

Dogs, who will eat just about anything, are attracted by the pleasant smell of the substance. And cats don’t mind digging in on occasion, either.

But in this case scents can be deceiving.

While chocolate isn’t good for canines at any time, that’s not the real problem with cocoa mulch. Instead it’s an ingredient known as theobromine, which is poisonous to animals.

How can you tell if your pet has eaten it?

A lot depends on how much was ingested.

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I used to let my dogs “bathe” in the lake down the road, unfortunately I do not think this is safe anymore. So, here are some dog grooming aids to help you bathe your “stinky” prescious pet

Booster Bath - Groomer’s EditionA portable, user-friendly pet tub! The Booster Bath® plastic pet tub sits atop a pedestal to save you from the painful stopping and bending. The tub weighs only 24 pounds and has a 300 pound weight capacity with a rubber grip base for stability. A plastic caddy on each side holds shampoos and grooming supplies. The tub includes three built-in restraints with bolt snap closures. Includes a no-slip bath mat, 10 foot long detachable discharge line and hose end sprayer. Size: 51″L x 24″W x 33″H Pleaseallow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery. You will be contacted by email or phone with the proper shipping quote.

I did not personally have this system when training my dogs. I found this way after I trained. But, boy, I wished I did have it!!

A testimonial from a very respectable source, I pass this on to you. http://301url.com/SitStayDogTraining

Dear friend,

It’s not often that anything captures my attention. And it’s even more rare that I come across a product that has me so hooked that I have stopped what I am doing and written a letter about it to everyone I know.

I have just discovered that Daniel Stevens, a dog training expert, has released a book detailing all the most effective tips, techniques, and dog training secrets that professional dog trainers use. These training techniques that have taken years to test and refine are now available in an easy-to-follow book that anyone can follow and understand.

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