Want to use mulch/wood chips in landscaping, but very concerned about it being harmful to dogs?
CGH asked:
I know that a lot of the wood chips/mulching is color treated, some have a bug repellent on them too. They may also contain some sort of anti fungal spray.
How can I use something like the pretty reddish wood chips in my backyard landscaping without risking my dogs health??
I know that a lot of the wood chips/mulching is color treated, some have a bug repellent on them too. They may also contain some sort of anti fungal spray.
How can I use something like the pretty reddish wood chips in my backyard landscaping without risking my dogs health??
6 Responses to “Want to use mulch/wood chips in landscaping, but very concerned about it being harmful to dogs?”
it wont kill them only if u put some chemicle on it
they can eat
When using wood chip mulch around your dogs you should only use non treated and non dyed material.
Get some from a tree service that does not dye or treat it.
Wet cedar mulch is not good for your dog , white pine is good depending on how big an area use the stuff packaged for pet use , I think if you want it reddish your options are limited , try red lava stone “gravel” instead.
If you use natural cedar ships - they will have a mottle effect of the red and white woods together - but are safe for dogs (some places use cedar as bedding) and cedar natural repeals many insects.
the only mulch i could find, not to use around dogs is the cocoa bean mulch.
I have two dogs and a cat, and a back yard full of wood chips. There is not problem with them eating it at all.
They know that they cant eat it.
Cheers