Most pet owners understand that certain normal human food items- like chocolate, grapes, or raisins- can make their pets sick. But how much do you know about xylitol? Surprise! Xylitol appears in products youd never suspect. At Pet Poison Helpline (PPH), weve discovered that xylitol, a sweetener that causes hypoglycemia [dangerously low blood sugar] and hepatic necrosis [liver damage] in dogs, is showing up in some very unexpected places... it is also being sold in bulk to substitute for table sugar in baking and in-home use. As a result, PPH has seen several cases of dogs becoming severely intoxicated after ingesting homemade bread, muffins and cupcakes made with xylitol. Check the link for a list of other products- like chewable vitamins and dietary supplements- that also contain potentially dangerous amounts of xylitol.
Posted on: Sun, 04 May 2014 21:00:00 +0000
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