The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center has reported an increasing number of
xylitol toxicities in dogs in recent years.
And while
xylitol toxicity in cats has yet to be established, it's better to be safe than sorry.»
Symptoms of
xylitol toxicity in dogs include disorientation, weakness, and seizures.
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.
Activated charcoal has not proven to be effective for
xylitol toxicity in dogs.
Ah, I see that MSNBC had an article about the chicken jerky problem and then followed it with an article about
xylitol toxicity in dogs who ate halloween candy.
Xylitol toxicity in dogs (xylitol is a sugar substitute used in sugar - free gum, some peanut butter, and candies)
Not exact matches
It takes very little
xylitol to cause signs of
toxicity in dogs.
Xylitol has also been suspected of causing
toxicity in ferrets2.
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).
One very common concerning
toxicity is
Xylitol, which is found
in sugarless products for humans (even some peanut butters marketed toward diabetic patients) and animals (toothpastes, etc.).
Xylitol toxicity is a relative newcomer to veterinary medicine, symptoms include rapid changes
in blood sugar levels and acute liver disease.
In addition to dogs, xylitol toxicity has also occurred in ferret
In addition to dogs,
xylitol toxicity has also occurred
in ferret
in ferrets.
While
xylitol has no known
toxicity to humans, it can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and liver failure
in dogs as a result of its effects on insulin regulation.
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