!!!Chewing Gum Warning!!!
Hi All
I just came across this randomly when on Google and thought I would share it, most people are aware of chocolate being bad for our furry kids but I had never heard of this before:
Xylitol, the hazardous additive
Xylitol is an artificial sweetener found in sugarless gum, beverages, toothpaste, and cereals. While it’s harmless to people, it triggers a massive release of insulin in dogs. The animal’s blood sugar drops precipitously within an hour of ingestion. Clinical signs include vomiting, weakness, depression, lack of coordination, and even seizures. Xylitol poisoning is treated with intravenous glucose.
One case report told of a Doberman Pinscher who ate a pack of gum: It killed him. Keep this toxin away from dogs.
Oh yes, I've been aware of this one for awhile. Xylitol is supposed to be great for strengthening your teeth, but I avoid it because I'm afraid of taking the chance. I'm a "dropsy" kind of person, so I would just take once. :confused: