Pet Toxin: Xylitol

As Part of Pet #Poison Prevention Week - Royal City Animal Hospital will be profiling a various Pet Toxin to ensure our client's and pet owners are aware of the dangers, should their pets come in contact with them. Our first Toxin is #Xylitol. 

Xylitol is a natural sugar free sweetener found in many products like chewing gum, mints, Gelatin desserts, mouth rinses, toothpastes, and sugar free vitamins. 

Ingestion of even a small amount can result in life threatening low blood sugar within minutes. 
Other symptoms include: 

• Weakness
• Lethargy
• Collapse
• Vomiting
• Tremoring
• Seizures
• Jaundice
• Malaise
• Black-tarry stool
• Coma
• Death

Consult your Veterinarian immediately if your pet has ingested an item with Xylitol. 

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/xylitol/