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Dogs Poisoned By Xylitol
If you love your pets, keep them away from xylitol.
The sweetener lurks not only in candies and gum where you expect to find it, but also in products like toothpaste, peanut butter, vitamins, cough syrup.
In people, xylitol does not stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas. However, it's different in canines: When dogs eat something containing xylitol, the xylitol is more quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, and may result in a potent release of insulin from the pancreas. This leads to acute forms of poisoning that can prove fatal to your dog.
The Food and Drug Administration in the USA has issued a consumer warning to raise awareness on the issue after a sharp rise in cases of poisoned dogs.
The symptoms include vomiting, followed by signs of a sudden blood sugar drop, such as weakness, collapse, lack of coordination and even seizures. If you suspect your dog might have xylitol poisoning, it is important to bring him to a vet right away for treatment and observation.
The sweetener lurks not only in candies and gum where you expect to find it, but also in products like toothpaste, peanut butter, vitamins, cough syrup.
In people, xylitol does not stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas. However, it's different in canines: When dogs eat something containing xylitol, the xylitol is more quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, and may result in a potent release of insulin from the pancreas. This leads to acute forms of poisoning that can prove fatal to your dog.
The Food and Drug Administration in the USA has issued a consumer warning to raise awareness on the issue after a sharp rise in cases of poisoned dogs.
The symptoms include vomiting, followed by signs of a sudden blood sugar drop, such as weakness, collapse, lack of coordination and even seizures. If you suspect your dog might have xylitol poisoning, it is important to bring him to a vet right away for treatment and observation.