Further decontamination with activated charcoal is not normally recommended
with xylitol poisoning, as activated charcoal does not reliably bind to xylitol.
Not exact matches
Your family vet may need to consult
with a veterinary
poison control center to figure out how much
xylitol your dog ate and to decide if inpatient or outpatient care is best for your dog.
With the increased appearance of
Xylitol - sweetened products in the US,
Xylitol toxicosis (systemic
poisoning) in dogs is becoming more common.
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).
What to do if your pet eats a product
with xylitol: Contact a veterinarian or veterinary
poison hotline right away!
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.
Other foods such as chocolate, anything sweetened
with xylitol, onions, avocado (birds and rodents are especially sensitive to avocado
poisoning), grapes, and raisins are all TOXIC to pets.