Be wary of any ingredient list that contains the letters ”xyl''including xylite, xylitide glucoside, or E967. Low Sugar Products that MAY contain Xylitol include: Chewing gum. Sugar-free lollies and mints.
Generally, xylitol will be listed in the ingredient label under “Other ingredients”, “Inactive ingredients” or “Supplement facts”. Some companies list xylitol as an ingredient while others list “sugar alcohols” which may include xylitol.
Most products containing xylitol are not prominently labeled. You have to look at small print on the ingredient panel. Xylitol is also starting to appear in places you might not expect, including nut butters, medications, and facial cleansers.
Some products that can contain xylitol are obvious, such as sugar free gum, toothpaste, and mouthwash. Foods that contain xylitol include baked goods, peanut butter, drink powders, candy, pudding, ketchup, barbecue sauces, and pancake syrups.
Xylitol can also be called: birch sugar, sucre de bouleau, the European code E967, Meso-Xylitol, Xlitol, Xylite, and Xylo-pentane-1,2,3,4,5. If any of these ingredients are listed on items you feed to your dogs, stop using them immediately.
If your dog is acting normal, call APCC at 888-426-4435, so we can help you determine if your dog needs any treatment. If your dog is symptomatic, take them to a veterinarian immediately. Be sure to bring any packaging with you from the product that was ingested and tell the veterinary staff that your dog ate xylitol.
Peanut butter brands that contain xylitol include Go Nuts, Co., Krush Nutrition, Nuts 'N More, P28 Foods, and No Cow (formerly D's Naturals). Peanut butter that doesn't contain xylitol is absolutely safe for dogs and a healthy treat—just be sure to read the label!
Blackberries and Raspberries
Berries are packed with antioxidants and phytochemicals, which are chemical compounds in plants that have been found to help fight cancer in humans. They are also low in sugar and calories. Blackberries and raspberries, however, also contain small amounts of naturally occurring xylitol.
Strawberries contain small amounts of a natural compound called xylitol. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that helps give this fruit its sweet taste — it's also toxic to dogs. However, this compound is present in such small quantities in strawberries that it won't affect your pet.
It reduces levels of decay-causing bacteria in saliva and also acts against some bacteria that cause ear infections. It's widely used in "sugar-free" chewing gums, mints, and other candies. In the US, products that contain xylitol are allowed to state that they reduce the risk for cavities.
Popular toothpaste brands that contain xylitol include Epic Fluoride-Free Toothpaste, Spry All Natural Kids Fluoride-Free Tooth Gel with Xylitol, Now Solutions Xyliwhite Toothpaste Gel, and Tom's of Maine Fluoride-free Antiplaque & Whitening Natural Toothpaste.
Nonfat or sugar-free yogurt and Greek yogurt
While ice cream may be a more obvious suspect, its cousins, yogurt and Greek yogurt, can be hiding xylitol as well. Watch for label keywords like “nonfat” that don't directly imply but can include swapping out sugar for xylitol.
Xylitol toxicity signs may not be immediately obvious and can take up 8 to 12 hours in some cases. However, most dogs will show signs within 30 minutes of ingesting a product that contains xylitol. Signs depend on the amount ingested and include: Vomiting.
After ingesting xylitol, dogs typically develop symptoms within 30 minutes (although they can be very rapid or take up to 12 hours). Signs of dog xylitol poisoning can include: vomiting. lethargy.
How do I know if something has Xylitol in it? We are lucky that we can look at ingredients lists to see what artificial additives have been put in our foods. Looking at the numbers helps us know what we are eating. Xylitol's number is 967 .
Naturally occurring Xylitol is found in many fruits and vegetables, such as raspberries, apples, and carrots. The minuscule amount found in these treats means Fido and Meow-man would have to chow down a large amount to make them sick.
Xylitol is an artificial sweetener and sugar substitute in sodas originally labeled as sugar-free. Xylitol is most frequently used in sports drinks and diet sodas as it contains 40 percent fewer calories than regular sugar.
Nuts N More Peanut butter
XYLITOL is a sweetener that is found in a wide range of products. It might also go by other names, including wood sugar, birch sugar, and birch bark extract.
Xylitol is found naturally in fruits and vegetables like strawberries, raspberries, mushrooms and cauliflower.
The answer is simple... No!
"Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs." Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), seizures, liver failure, or even death in dogs.
The treatment for xylitol poisoning typically includes addressing the hypoglycemia, the imbalance of electrolytes, and possible liver failure. These treatments may include: Intravenous fluids for balancing electrolytes and preventing dehydration. Intravenous dextrose to address the hypoglycemia.
Symptoms of xylitol poisoning in dogs include vomiting, followed by symptoms associated with the sudden lowering of your dog's blood sugar, such as decreased activity, weakness, staggering, incoordination, collapse and seizures.