Xylitol is Poisonous!

People forget that xylitol is poisonous to their dogs. It’s found in sugar-free gum and other diet foods.

Did you know that xylitol is a sugar substitute that is poisonous for dogs? It’s often found in sugar-free gum, and dogs will sometimes get this from your pocket or purse. Most insidiously, it can be found in sweetened but “sugar-free” peanut butter. Many people use peanut butter as a special treat for their dogs, especially in chew toys. Make sure your peanut butter contains only peanuts (and maybe salt), no xylitol – or its marketing name, “birch sugar”.

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Each year National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide during the third full week of March. The week is an opportunity to highlight the dangers of poisoning for animals of all ages and promote community involvement in poisoning prevention. The more you know!