Attention, Dog Owners!!!!
Sweetener Xylitol Poison to Dog
If your dog ingests any items sweetened with xylitol they could
experience a sudden drop in blood sugar resulting in depression, loss
of coordination and seizures. These signs can develop in less than
half and hour after eating the items.
Xylitol is a sweetener found in many sugar-free products including gum
and candy.
In 2004 the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handled about 70 cases
of xyloitol poisoning in dogs. In the first half of 2006 there have
already been 114 cases.
It is necessary to keep any foods containing xylitol out of reach of
any animal's ' reach.
If you suspect that your pet has ingested products sweetened with
xylitol—or any other potentially dangerous substance—call your vet or
the APCC's emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock
telephone assistance. For more pet poison prevention tips, please
visit APCC online.
If your dog ingests any items sweetened with xylitol they could
experience a sudden drop in blood sugar resulting in depression, loss
of coordination and seizures. These signs can develop in less than
half and hour after eating the items.
Xylitol is a sweetener found in many sugar-free products including gum
and candy.
In 2004 the Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) handled about 70 cases
of xyloitol poisoning in dogs. In the first half of 2006 there have
already been 114 cases.
It is necessary to keep any foods containing xylitol out of reach of
any animal's ' reach.
If you suspect that your pet has ingested products sweetened with
xylitol—or any other potentially dangerous substance—call your vet or
the APCC's emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock
telephone assistance. For more pet poison prevention tips, please
visit APCC online.
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