Why is Xylitol Bad for Dogs?

Xylitol is widely used and is not dangerous for humans to consume. But, you should be sure to keep xylitol away from your dog. Here’s why.
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Timestamps
0:00 Xylitol and dogs 
0:14 What is xylitol? 
0:43 Xylitol poisoning in dogs 
1:07 Symptoms of hypoglycemia in dogs 

Why is xylitol dangerous for dogs? It’s not actually dangerous for humans and many other animals, but dogs have a different metabolism for xylitol. 

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used in things like gum, toothpaste, keto baked goods, chewable vitamins, and more. 

Xylitol can create a massive insulin release in dogs. This can bring the blood sugars way down and can cause hypoglycemia. 

A few symptoms of hypoglycemia in dogs:
• Weakness 
• Staggering 
• Vomiting 
• Liver damage 

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