At least if everybody knew about xylitol, and they knew how dangerous xylitol is for their dogs, they could exercise the caution necessary to keep xylitol out of their dog's mouth. And if their dog got into something containing xylitol, they'd at least be aware of the importance of taking them to the vet immediately.
Time is of the essence in treating any toxicity, and that's especially so with xylitol toxicity - as its effects see below can be seen in as little as 30 minutes and they can be absolutely devastating.
In a paper , Veterinary Toxicologist, Dr. According to Dr. Fast forward to and the xylitol-related calls have reached 3, In fact, xylitol poses a big enough hazard to dogs that, in , the FDA even issued a warning for pet owners about the danger of xylitol ingestion in dogs See the updated FDA warning May 12, And yet another updated-updated FDA xylitol warning came on July 9, Without this important information, it is extremely difficult to accurately determine a dog's ingested dose in cases of poisoning.
As a result, the "worst-case scenario" often has to be assumed, meaning that dogs may be put through unnecessary testing and hospitalization, and their people may be suffering unnecessary emotional and financial turmoil. Both situations that could often be avoided if xylitol concentrations in products were clearly stated on product packaging and well known within the animal poison control and veterinary medical communities.
Please use 19th Ave. Sugar free gum and candy contain a sugar substitute called xylitol which is extremely toxic to dogs. Each piece of sugar free gum contains enough xylitol to make a small dog deathly ill.
The poison acts quickly and can cause seizures and complete liver failure in a matter of hours. Dogs that ingest xylitol can become sick in as little as 10 minutes. However, some dogs do not show signs of illness for several days. If you think your dog may have eaten even a single piece of sugar free gum, call your veterinarian right away.
The faster your pet receives emergency veterinary care, the more likely he will be able to make a complete recovery. Be sure to bring the sugar free gum container with you so your veterinarian knows the exact ingredients. The first sign of xylitol toxicity is often vomiting which then progresses to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.
The xylitol tricks the dogs pancreas into secreting more insulin which makes blood sugars drop. Dogs that experience hypoglycemia often tremble, act drunk or have seizures. There is a risk of liver failure at doses exceeding 0. It is often difficult to determine exactly how many grams of xylitol were ingested. Although the xylitol content is more commonly listed on food products, this is not the case with many chewing gums.
In general, it is estimated that one or two pieces of gum could cause a dangerous drop in blood sugar in a 20 lb dog. For example, a Terrier named Ladybug Graham, who weighed 9.
One piece. Vomiting is usually the first sign of toxicity, and then in minutes, hypoglycemia can occur. The signs of hypoglycemia can be lethargy, ataxia stumbling around , collapse, and seizure.
In cases where gum with xylitol was ingested, the hypoglycemia may be delayed for up to 12 hours. Some dogs do not display hypoglycemia signs in severe overdoses before the onset of liver failure hepatic necrosis. Instead, lethargy and vomiting occurred hours after exposure. They developed petechia small spots of bleeding on the skin and mucous membranes like gums , ecchymosis larger spots of bleeding seen on the skin and mucous membranes , and gastric hemorrhage bleeding in the stomach.
The best and the safest method for inducing vomiting is to give your dog hydrogen peroxide. Old peroxide does not work well as it can go flat and have no foaming ability.
Suppose your dog has not vomited in 15 minutes, double the dose. If your dog has not vomited after that, consult your veterinarian to induce vomiting by another means.
Never use peroxide more than twice because of the risk of more serious gastrointestinal irritation. The amount of xylitol per piece of gum varies not just between different brands, but also between different types or flavors of the same brand. If you see xylitol listed as the first ingredient on your gum, keep it away from your dogs! Dogs especially like to go through purses, bags and backpacks to find gum. If your dog is acting normal, call APCC at , so we can help you determine if your dog needs any treatment.
If your dog is symptomatic, take them to a veterinarian immediately. Be sure to bring any packaging with you from the product that was ingested and tell the veterinary staff that your dog ate xylitol.
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