Connie Sutherland wrote 07/30/2013 12:06 PM Xylitol - very dangerous to dogs #381247 - 07/30/2013 12:06 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31573 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Becky Shilling If you use xylitol - DON'T LET YOUR DOG GET A DRINK OF IT!!! Xylitol is incredibly toxic to dogs And in fact, be very careful where you keep xylitol gum, candy, etc.
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Charlie Snyder wrote 07/30/2013 12:32 PM Re: Xylitol - very dangerous to dogs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #381248 - 07/30/2013 12:32 PM
Charlie Snyder Webboard User Reg: 08-02-2001 Posts: 999 Loc: Offline	More details on Xylitol poisoning ... http://www.merrickvet.com/70723/6303.html It has a very low lethal dose for small dogs (a few sticks of Orbitz gum will do in a noisy 10# ankle biter) It is, apparently, used in a surprising number of things.
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Rei Chee wrote 07/30/2013 01:21 PM Re: Xylitol - very dangerous to dogs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #381251 - 07/30/2013 01:21 PM
Rei Chee Webboard User Reg: 11-03-2011 Posts: 8 Loc: California Offline	Thank you for the information & warning. That link was incredibly helpful, will be sure those products listed are not accessible to our pets. Will pass it on to other dog owners.
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Tammy Moore wrote 07/31/2013 10:54 AM Re: Xylitol - very dangerous to dogs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #381279 - 07/31/2013 10:54 AM
Tammy Moore Webboard User Reg: 01-14-2010 Posts: 1564 Loc: USA Offline	It is being added to more and more products. If you have kids, some popular vitamins contain Xylitol.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 07/31/2013 09:50 PM Re: Xylitol - very dangerous to dogs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #381310 - 07/31/2013 09:50 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31573 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Too true. You really have to scrutinize labels. Another example is some fruit-flavored vitamins for kids. And of course, the gum and candy are very attractive to dogs, on a coffee table or in a purse.
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Maggie MacDonald wrote 07/31/2013 10:09 PM Re: Xylitol - very dangerous to dogs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #381311 - 07/31/2013 10:09 PM
Maggie MacDonald Webboard User Reg: 04-15-2013 Posts: 227 Loc: US Offline	Many diabetic foods have Xylitol in them. So even if it looks innocuous - like a vanilla pudding - it might not be. I have stopped my favorite treat just because of that .. yes, Heiland is always leashed to me or dragging his leash but I am afraid that he might get the wrapper even - he has learned how to step on the little contraption that opens my garbage can in the kitchen and he is faster than I am.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 07/31/2013 10:36 PM Re: Xylitol - very dangerous to dogs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #381313 - 07/31/2013 10:36 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31573 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Every dog needs a bulletproof yuck or drop it command. But yes, management is crucial. "Drop it" doesn't work with anything the dog can access without our eyes on. Here's a scary one: guests with meds in a purse that's placed on the floor. A few years back, we had a member here lose his dog after the dog ate a guest's RX, despite immediate e-vet treatment. I'll never forget that night. :-( Management is proactive and constant.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 08/02/2013 10:16 AM Re: Xylitol - very dangerous to dogs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #381352 - 08/02/2013 10:16 AM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31573 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	bump
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Tresa Hendrix wrote 08/02/2013 11:41 AM Re: Xylitol - very dangerous to dogs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #381361 - 08/02/2013 11:41 AM
Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008 Posts: 1473 Loc: Alaska Offline	I remember there was a toothpaste made for dogs that contained xylitol. Somebody I worked with was brushing my boss's dogs teeth when I asked, oh whats in that...when she said Xylitol I freaked out and told them. They couldn't believe it. Xylitol is great for people, I use it in my coffee and when I made some ice cream instead of sugar. But I warned everyone that its poison to dogs. Logan's command for drop it is NASTY!...LOL that started with him picking up disgusting dead things on walks and the only word I could think was nasty LOL A tired dog is a good dog, a trained dog is a better dog.
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Becky Shilling wrote 08/02/2013 12:49 PM Re: Xylitol - very dangerous to dogs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #381362 - 08/02/2013 12:49 PM
Becky Shilling Webboard User Reg: 12-01-2005 Posts: 1009 Loc: OKC, Oklahoma Offline	Ho. Lee. Crap. Wonder how many dogs that killed. Whoa! Apparently it's not that safe for use either! From the article: Xylitol is not "GRAS" (Generally Recognized As Safe for consumption). Xylitol only has a "GRAS" for cosmetic products which is why it is accepted in toothpaste and chewing gum. The assumption for "safe" use of xylitol in cosmetic products is that it is not swallowed or absorbed in any way. However as you know, it will be absorbed when it goes into your mouth. Xylitol, the white powdered stuff, does not occur naturally. The "xylitol" in nature is going to be different because it doesn't exist on its own as a singular entity
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