Not exact matches
Ingestion of as little as.1 gram of
xylitol per kilogram of body weight can be deadly
for dogs.
Xylitol (found in peanut butter),
for example, can cause lack of coordination within 10 minutes after
ingestion.
More severe, life - threatening signs of liver failure may include black tarry stool, jaundice (e.g., yellowing of the gums), severe lethargy, walking drunk, and rarely, seizures and death, although these signs aren't typically seen
for 24 - 72 hours after
ingestion of
xylitol.
While it's completely safe
for humans, the
ingestion of
xylitol results in a rapid and severe insulin release in dogs.
However, in some cases of
xylitol gum
ingestion, hypoglycemia may be delayed
for up to 12 hours.