Signs
of xylitol poisoning in dogs include weakness, lethargy, collapse, vomiting, tremoring, seizures, jaundice, malaise, black - tarry stool, and even coma or death.
, sugar - free and «sugarless» gums are, by far, the most common source of
xylitol poisoning in dogs.
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
Treatment
for xylitol poisoning includes decontamination, blood sugar monitoring, dextrose supplementation, IV fluids, drugs to protect the liver (e.g., n - acetylcysteine, SAMe, etc.), and monitoring liver function.
Further decontamination with activated charcoal is not normally recommended
with xylitol poisoning, as activated charcoal does not reliably bind to xylitol.
While xylitol poisoning is something to be aware of, raspberries contain such a small amount that they are generally recognized as safe snacks for dogs.
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.
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.
Xylitol poisoning takes effect from 10 - 60 minutes after ingestion of the substance and takes as little as 50 mg per pound of body weight to trigger a serious response.
The Animal Poison Control Center managed more than 170 cases
of Xylitol poisonings in 2005, up from approximately 70 in 2004.
-RRB-, sugar - free and «sugarless» gums are, by far, the most common source of
xylitol poisoning in dogs.
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.
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What are the symptoms of
Xylitol poisoning?
The Animal Poison Control Center has reported a substantial increase in the number of cases of
Xylitol poisoning.
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:
In the event of
a xylitol poisoning, it becomes imperative that we calculate the dose your pet ingested, if at all possible.
Symptoms of
xylitol poisoning may include vomiting, loss of coordination, lethargy, and seizures.
Dr. Olsen, one of CVRC's critical care specialists, writes about a very important topic in pets —
xylitol poisoning.
As for the toothpaste, a common cause of poisoning in dogs is
xylitol poisoning (artificial sweetener) which causes hypoglycemia and can be deadly.