my dog ate tree bark help!

[sweetyorkies]

Hi everyone!!! My mother recently covered the backyard with tree bark and I have notice that Max has been eating the bark. This morning i notice that he vomit the bark and I do not know how to stop him from eating it! has anyone had this problem? PLEASE HELP...I'm worried

[yorkieusa]

I've never heard of anyone doing that before, but the only way to keep him from eating it is to keep him out of the yard. Pretty ironic, I know. Why would anyone put anything like that in the yard knowing that puppies will put anything into their mouths? I'd take him to the vet.

Also, cocoa bean mulch is another thing that people need to be aware of and not use:

Dogs who consume enough cocoa bean shell mulch could potentially develop signs similar to that of chocolate poisoning, including vomiting and diarrhea. In cases where very large amounts of mulch have been consumed, muscle tremors or other more serious neurological signs could occur. To date, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has not received any cases involving animal deaths due to cocoa mulch ingestion.

One key point to remember is that some dogs, particularly those with indiscriminate eating habits, can be attracted to any kind of organic matter. If you have a dog who tends to be, shall we say, less than finicky, it is important that your dog not be left unsupervised or allowed in areas where such materials are being used.

We also recommend that you visit our website for more information on cocoa bean shell mulch.

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[yorkieusa]

This is further information on mulch:

The toxic potential of mulch varies, depending on its components. It’s important to understand that any type of organic material can be very attractive to some dogs, and could possibly pose some level of risk—whether it is for toxicity or obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract. This is particularly true with dogs who have indiscriminate eating habits or are left unsupervised for significant periods of time.

Mulch varieties such as pine, spruce, cedar and fir may contain essential oils and resins that, in addition to the risk for obstruction, may produce gastrointestinal irritation—including drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. If ingested in large enough quantities, even minor central nervous system depression can result.

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