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I had no idea this could happen, either...until it did. Apparently the bacteria that breaks down the organic matter leaves behind a toxin that is deadly to animals. This was a little Boston Terrier, and she'd eaten a meal worth of the stuff. By that night she had been vomitting like crazy, diarrhea, and was showing neurological problems. They brought her to the vet, and they were treating her, but she just got worse and worse until she died.
So I'm sure it's like anything else - depends on the dog, the size of the dog and the amount eaten.
If you run a search on Google for compost, dogs and toxins, you'll find quite a bit of info.
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