05/07/2022
Xylitol poisoning can start within 20 minutes!!
XYLITOL is a sweetener that is found in a wide range of products. It may also go by other names, including wood sugar, birch sugar, and birch bark extract.
Products may include -
Sugar-free desserts
Sugar-free candy and mints
Sugar-free jams
Jellies and nut butters
Sugar-free gum
Mouthwashes, oral rinses, and toothpastes
Cough syrup
Dietary supplements (like fiber gummies and sleep aids)
Signs include:
Vomiting
Decreased activity level
Weakness and collapse
Difficulty walking or standing
Shaking or seizures
Coma
Liver failure
Bleeding problems
XYLITOL poisoning can KILL your dog.
Call your vet, emergency animal clinic, or animal poison control center if you think your dog has eaten a product containing XYLITOL.
Every second counts!!
