No matter what you call it, Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is deadly for dogs. It has long been used in chewing gums and sugar free foods. It is now ubiquitous, turning up in everything from clothing to medications to peanut butter to cosmetics. To make matters worse, it now goes by a number of other names, making it harder for dog parents to spot it and keep their dogs safe. These names include:
wood sugar
birch sugar
birch bark extract
sucre de bouleau
European code E967 or just 967
Meso-Xylitol
Xlitol
Xylite
Xylo-pentane-1,2,3,4,5
Sugar Alcohols
XyloSweet
Lite&Sweet
Xyla
Global Sweet
Xylitol, by any of these names, will sometimes be listed under “other ingredients,” “inactive ingredients,” or “supplemental facts” and is often referred to as a “natural flavor.” Please be sure you are carefully reviewing all of the ingredients and labeling for anything not made for dogs that you give your dog or that your dog might be able to get into. Your dog’s well being depends on your diligence.
Xylitol, a five-carbon sugar alcohol, is a natural sweetener extracted from birch, oak, corncob, bagasse, and other plant raw materials. Its sweetness is comparable to sucrose, but the calories are only 60% of the same weight of sucrose, and the entrance has a cool feeling, does not cause dental caries, and almost does not affect blood sugar, is an ideal substitute for sucrose, often used in chewing gum, toothpaste, mouthwash, candy and so on. However, sugar alcohol sweeteners have a common problem - they can cause diarrhea, and when more than 0.5 g xylitol per kilogram of body weight is consumed, it may have a laxative effect.
Xylitol has a strong insulin-releasing effect in some animals (dogs, cattle, sheep, rabbits, etc.) and may cause hypoglycemia. In addition, it can cause serious liver damage and blood clotting disorders, especially in dogs. Dogs can sense sweetness in the same way as humans, and may accidentally eat candy and snacks containing xylitol, and ingesting more than 3 to 4 grams of xylitol per kilogram of body weight may be life-threatening. Students who have pet dogs at home must pay attention to ~ (cats can eat xylitol).
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Xylitol is now being called "birch sugar" in some ingredient lists.
Xylitol is fatally toxic to dogs.
There is no safe amount of xylitol that a dog can consume.
Xylitol/birch sugar is commonly added to things like peanut butter, chewing gum, breath mints, and low-sugar or sugar-free foods. Some in-store bakeries are now using it instead of or in addition to beet sugar or cane sugar.
Make sure you read the labels on anything you buy that you plan to share with your dog!
Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol found in some plants. It has become ubiquitous in consumer products ranging from sugarless gum to “healthy” peanut butters, cooling clothing to cosmetics, toothpaste to melatonin. It’s literally everywhere now and it is extremely toxic to dogs. A dog doesn’t need to ingest a lot for it to be lethal and vets can only offer supportive care.
Click here to see a guide of hundreds of products that are known to contain Xylitol. Even this extensive list is not comprehensive and you really need to be checking the labels of everything you purchase that will be within reach of your dog. Be sure to look under “other ingredients,” “inactive ingredients,” or “supplemental facts” as it might be listed under any of these headings. Unfortunately, marketers have come up with a number of clever things to call Xylitol, making it hard to spot. These other names for the same lethal thing include:
wood sugar
birch sugar
sugar alcohol
birch sap
birch bark extract
sucre de bouleau
European code E967 or just 967
Meso-Xylitol
Xlitol
Xylite
Xylo-pentane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol
Sugar Alcohols
XyloSweet
Lite&Sweet
Xyla
Global Sweet
In addition to keeping your house safe from Xylitol, be careful to prevent your dogs from eating any food that someone has dropped when you are out on a walk. If you can’t check the label, you can’t be sure it is safe. If you see discarded food like power bars or gum that might pose a risk, please pick it up to keep the next dog safe too. Thank you!