Xylitol
Also called: birch sugar · wood sugar · E967 · sugar-free gum · chewing gum · sugar-free peanut butter
Dog
Dangerous
Described signs
Vomiting, weakness, wobbly walking, low energy, seizures and coma from a drop in blood sugar; later on there can be marked low energy, vomiting, a yellowish color in the gums and eyes, and bleeding from liver damage
Documented dose: 100 mg per kg of body weight
Cat
Care needed
Described signs
Possible short-lived stomach upset with vomiting or diarrhea, as with other sugar alcohols
This is a compendium of public veterinary sources, not a diagnosis. The weight of your pet changes what a dose means.
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