, sugar - free and «sugarless» gums are, by far, the most common source of
xylitol poisoning in dogs.
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
I rarely use
Xylitol, but when I get a sugary itch, it's the only sweetener I like that I'm certain isn't going to
poison ME
in some way.
If your dog eats a product that has
xylitol in it, contact your family veterinarian, local animal emergency hospital, or ASPCA
Poison Control immediately.
With the increased appearance of
Xylitol - sweetened products
in the US,
Xylitol toxicosis (systemic
poisoning)
in dogs is becoming more common.
One common ingredient found
in foods today that can be a serious concern if ingested by pets is
xylitol, and the ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center (APCC) wants you to have all the facts about this potentially harmful ingredient.
The ASPCA Animal
Poison Control Center has reported an increasing number of
xylitol toxicities
in dogs
in recent years.
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).
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.
«
In addition to finding xylitol in gum, sugar - free candies, mints, and baked goods, we are now seeing it in many healthcare products», as noted by Pamela Huyck, Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet Poison Helplin
In addition to finding
xylitol in gum, sugar - free candies, mints, and baked goods, we are now seeing it in many healthcare products», as noted by Pamela Huyck, Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet Poison Helplin
in gum, sugar - free candies, mints, and baked goods, we are now seeing it
in many healthcare products», as noted by Pamela Huyck, Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet Poison Helplin
in many healthcare products», as noted by Pamela Huyck, Certified Veterinary Technician at Pet
Poison Helpline.
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.
The Animal
Poison Control Center has reported a substantial increase
in the number of cases of
Xylitol poisoning.
Pet
Poison Helpline (PPH) has discovered that
xylitol, a sweetener which causes hypoglycemia and hepatic necrosis
in dogs, is showing up
in some very unexpected places.
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According to the vets at Pet
Poison Helpline, «When
Xylitol is ingested, even
in small amounts, it can result
in a life - threatening drop
in blood sugar or even liver failure.»
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.