{"id":146,"date":"2021-10-05T13:45:38","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T20:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/?p=146"},"modified":"2021-10-05T13:45:39","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T20:45:39","slug":"pet-safety-spotlight-xylitol-and-your-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketplaceveterinary.com\/blog\/pet-safety-spotlight-xylitol-and-your-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Safety Spotlight: Xylitol and Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are definitely things in your home from which you need to protect your pet. Chocolate, rat poison, and the like are well known for being toxic. Some pet poisons are a little less obvious, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Xylitol is a lesser-known hazard that all pet parents should know about. Get ready to up your pet safety game with MarketPlace Veterinary Hospital<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Xylitol and Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Xylitol is a compound you might have heard of before. It\u2019s gained a lot of popularity over recent years as an artificial sweetener in everything from gum to ice cream. It also has some anti-bacterial and dental health benefits, making it popular in oral care products. In the last few years, manufacturers have also been adding it to things like deodorant, lotions, and even clothing for its unique ability to retain moisture and create a smooth texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When people ingest xylitol, it doesn\u2019t really elicit any response from the pancreas. In dogs, though, the pancreas responds to xylitol in the bloodstream by dumping excessive amounts of insulin into the body. This can result in a precipitous drop in blood sugar that can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of xylitol poisoning may occur for up to 24 hours after ingestion. They can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n