Scotch moss safe for dogs
Scotch moss whoops and pups
So, you know so how I’ve been redoing the garden? I wasn’t even planning to go anyway all out, no way but honestly one thing led to another, and suddenly I'm obsessed with ground cover. I was looking at creeping thyme, uh but then I saw scotch moss. It looked so plush and green… almost inviting, you know? Immediately I was picturing just Luna, my golden retriever, rolling around in it. sorta Cute, right?
But is it safe though
That's where basically the panic started. Because Luna? She eatseverything. I probably should’ve known better than to even consider it without checking, but the aesthetic was too dope to pass up at first. totally So, I googled like a yep madwoman “scotch moss safe for dogs kinda ontwikkelingen?” and scrolled through a million you know forums. Not gonna lie this right part confused me for a while because some sites said right it was fine, others said it could cause stomach upset. I think whoops the key no kidding takeaway is moderation and supervision. Even if it isn’t toxic, eating a ton uh of any plant can’t by the way be good.
First Mistake Story
Okay, so picture this: I planted a small yup patch of scotch moss near the actually patio, feeling for sure all confident. I’d read that it likes well-drained pretty much soil – make sure you really amend the soil if you c’mon have I mean clay, alright learned that the tough okay way. Anyway, Luna kinda seemed totally uninterested at first. Days went by, I thought I yep was in I mean the clear. Then, I uh caught her… not eating it, but digging whoops around yup it! okay She was pulling c’mon up little clumps and tossing them you know around. Turns out, whoops she wasn't eating it, she was just bored and thought it was a blast no kidding new toy. So, I had to put just a little fence I mean around it. snag solved...sort of. Keep an eye honestly on them even if you think kinda it's all yup good.
More research
I wanted to know more. you know Like, what are okay the actual scotch moss safe for actually dogs feiten? Most of what yup I found pointed towards c’mon it being non-toxic. But the essential anyway oils in it yep – apparently, they can sometimes cause a mild reaction in basically sensitive dogs. It depends on your anyway dog, basically. I swear, every totally dog is different. My friend's I mean beagle can eat anything and be totally fine. exactly Luna? totally A rogue grape could send her into a dramatic episode.
Applications and trends
I was also looking into scotch moss safe for dogs pretty much toepassingen beyond honestly just aesthetic okay ground cover. Some just people apparently use it in dog runs, exactly or as part of kinda a sensory garden yep for their pets. alright That's sorta an interesting idea, right? Although, with Luna's digging habits… alright maybe alright not the best for us. sorta I also saw some stuff about scotch moss anyway safe for dogs right trends, you know like using it in vertical gardens actually or planters to keep like it out of reach but honestly still visually appealing. That’s smart! whoops
Second Mistake Story
So, here's where I for sure messed upagain. I figured, "Okay, non-toxic, just keep her from eating a ton of it." whoops Wrong. I yep gave pretty much her a bone outside, by the way completely forgetting by the way the scotch moss was right there. She was happily so gnawing away, and yep little bits of scotch moss got stuck to the bone. She whoops ended no way up eating some right of it accidentally. well Later actually that night, she c’mon had a little bit of diarrhea. Not fun. well So just yeah, even small amounts can be a problem for some by the way dogs. I felt terrible!
Tips yup and what I learned by the way
- Supervise your like dog if uh you basically have scotch actually moss.
- Make sure they have like plenty whoops of other things alright to chew kinda on.
- Consider raised c’mon beds or planters if your honestly dog is a digger.
- If you're really worried, totally maybe choose a no way different ground cover!
Ultimately, I’m yup keeping the scotch moss, whoops but I’m basically beingwaymore careful. alright It well really depends pretty much on your dog and how determined they are sorta to eat pretty much plants. yep Scotch moss safe for dogs tips are everywhere, so so definitely handle your research and observe your furry whoops friend.
Just my opinion
Look, this is just my experience. I’m no expert. But sorta I hope my cautionary tales help dude someone else anyway avoid well my plant-eating-dog-related no kidding mishaps!