, sugar - free and «sugarless» gums are, by far, the most common source
of xylitol poisoning in dogs.
Signs
of xylitol poisoning include vomiting, weakness, difficulty walking, collapse, tremors and seizures.
Symptoms
of Xylitol poisoning include, but are not limited to: • Weakness / lethargy / collapse • Vomiting and / or black tarry stools • Tremors and seizures • Loss of consciousness / coma
Symptoms
of xylitol poisoning may include vomiting, loss of coordination, lethargy, and seizures.
Clinical signs
of xylitol poisoning can be seen as early as 15 - 30 minutes, and include all of the following signs of a low blood sugar:
The Animal Poison Control Center has reported a substantial increase in the number of cases
of Xylitol poisoning.
What are the symptoms
of Xylitol poisoning?
Signs
of xylitol poisoning in dogs include weakness, lethargy, collapse, vomiting, tremoring, seizures, jaundice, malaise, black - tarry stool, and even coma or death.
The Animal Poison Control Center managed more than 170 cases
of Xylitol poisonings in 2005, up from approximately 70 in 2004.
Not exact matches
Dog
xylitol poisoning can occur after consuming as little as one stick
of gum or one breath mint (between.22 to 1/9 gram
of xylitol) if a dog weights 10 pounds.
With the increased appearance
of Xylitol - sweetened products in the US,
Xylitol toxicosis (systemic
poisoning) in dogs is becoming more common.
The ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center has reported an increasing number
of xylitol toxicities in dogs in recent years.
If your dog eats the sugar - free version
of this classic, red and white hard candy or anything containing
xylitol, including certain kinds
of gum, toothpaste and baked goods, rush them to the vet immediately because
xylitol poisoning can be fatal.
Xylitol, a natural sweetener, found in gum and other types
of sweets, is also known for being a threat to our companions, explains the Pet
Poison Helpline.
Now, with the prevalence
of this sweeter in human foods, the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center has noted a connection between
xylitol consumption and acute toxicity in dogs (PDF).
There has been some controversy surrounding the use
of artificial sweeteners after a mass
of canine
poisonings that happened when a brand
of peanut butter added the sweetener
xylitol to its products.
Dr. Eric Dunayer
of the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center (APCC), board certified by the American Board
of Toxicology, Inc. (DABT) and having a special interest in
xylitol toxicosis, specifically states in a risk assessment paper written about C.E.T. AQUADENT Drinking Water Additive: Based on published studies
of xylitol toxicity in dogs and the APCC's experience, proper use
of this product (according to label directions) should not present a risk
of hypoglycemia in dogs.
Xylitol poisoning symptoms are depression, lethargy, progressing to loss
of coordination and seizures.
According to the ASPCA
Poison Control Center, the numbers
of dogs suffering from
xylitol poisoning have greatly increased since the first reports occurring in 2002.
Dr. Olsen, one
of CVRC's critical care specialists, writes about a very important topic in pets —
xylitol poisoning.
When you're in doubt
of the
xylitol quantity, it's best to contact an animal
poison control center for assistance.
Here is a list
of common household and yard items which are pet
poison hazards: In the Kitchen Toxic foods: chocolate, gum /
Xylitol, grapes / raisins, onions, garlic, chives, leeks, nuts, bones, caffeine - including coffee grounds, alcohol, fruits with pits Around the House Cleaning products: oven cleaner, bleach, detergents Medicines: vitamins, prescription and most OTC medications.