There has been a lot of information going around the internet, mostly via email, about the dangers of cocoa mulch. While there is a grain of truth in most of them, there is also a lot of misinformation. For the real facts about the issues with cocoa mulch and pets visit the ASPCA website at :
http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-poison-control/cocoa-bean-shell-mulch.html
In the last paragraph click on the orage words "read this article". This will show you a PDF file of their official investigation report regarding cocoa mulch.
To insure your pet's health and safetly alway be sure you have checked out any information you are being given with reputable sources; and review their information thoroughly.
