Sentences with phrase «of xylitol ingestion»

* Sources: New Findings On The Effects Of Xylitol Ingestion In Dogs from ASPCA - APCC 2006; Acute Hepatic Failure And Coagulopathy Associated With Xylitol Ingestion In Eight Dogs from ASPCA - APCC 2006, published in JAVMA (J Am Vet Med Assoc 2006; 229:1113 - 1117)

Symptoms and treatment: Symptoms of xylitol ingestion include weakness, vomiting, seizures and liver dysfunction or failure.

Signs of xylitol ingestion include a sudden lack of coordination, vomiting, lethargy and, eventually, seizures and possibly coma.

Symptoms of Xylitol ingestion can be vomiting, weakness, lethargy, ataxia (walking unsteady), collapse, or seizures.

However, if there is liver injury with higher dose of Xylitol ingestion, prognosis is guarded.

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is typically seen within30 minutes to two hours of xylitol ingestion but in rare cases the symptoms can be delayed as long as 12 hours.

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Dogs may develop disorientation and seizures within 30 minutes after ingestion of xylitol, the ASPCA states.

Common Causes: Ingestion of chocolate, sugarless candies with xylitol, poinsettias, mistletoe, holly and Christmas tree needles.

The ingestion of Xylitol causes your pooch's insulin level to rapidly increase, leading to a quick decrease of its blood sugar level.

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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.

Items that have xylitol listed as one of the first five ingredients can result in severe toxicosis within 15 minutes of ingestion.

Therefore, it is crucial that pet owners seek veterinary treatment immediately after ingestion or suspected ingestion of products containing Xylitol.

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.

In humans, xylitol does not affect blood sugar levels, but in dogs, ingestion of xylitol can lead to a rapid and severe drop in blood sugar levels.

Recently, the ASPCA APCC has had reports of some dogs developing elevated liver enzyme activity within 12 to 24 hours after xylitol ingestion.

However, in some cases of xylitol gum ingestion, hypoglycemia may be delayed for up to 12 hours.

The outcome is dependant on the amount of Xylitol ingested relative to the size of the animal and the time lapse between ingestion and treatment.

To prevent xylitol ingestion, be sure to check all product labels and keep items containing xylitol safely out of your dog's reach.

Cases of liver damage have also been associated with ingestion of xylitol.

Ingestion of many tasty substances, such as grapes, onions, raisins, avocados, and chewing gum that contains a sweetening chemical called xylitol, can be severely disabling to a cat.

The prognosis following Xylitol exposure is excellent when the ingestion is caught early, evacuation of the stomach is performed, and blood glucose is monitored frequently.