Xylitol (in chewing gum & other products) DEADLY for pets.

[Lodestar]

With America on a weight-loss craze, everything nowadays is sugar-free. While this is likely good for you, it’s potentially very dangerous for your dog.

The problem is that many sugar-free products contain xylitol. So what exactly is this scary sounding chemical (pronounced zi-li-tol)? Xylitol is a sugar-free substance used as a sugar substitute. It’s commonly called a “sugar alcohol,” and is naturally found in certain fruit (in small amounts). Xylitol has gained recent popularity because it is sugar-free, reducing caloric intake for humans. It also is thought to protect cavities in people.

Xylitol is commonly found in many household products including the following:

Diabetic snacks (e.g., gums)
Diabetic foods
Baked goods
Gums
Mints
Candies
Mouthwashes
Toothpastes (in large amounts!)
Chewable sugar-free multivitamins
Chewable sugar-free prenatal medications
Nasal sprays
Some medications

http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/dog-health/dog-toxins-poisons/xylitol-poisoning-dogs-a-deadly-sugar-substitue

Can it be much better for humans????

[luvspeas]

1. Always a good reminder...

My dog begs for everything. It can be hard to resist.

[sabbat hunter]

2. tylenol

and chocolate are also deadly to dogs. Just because it is bad in one species, does not make it bad in all.

[KamaAina]

4. And poinsettia to cats.

Be advised with the holidays coming up.

[Live and Learn]

3. It is fine for humans and actually protects teeth.

Dogs metabolize things differently.

[handmade34]

5. xylitol

is the only sweetener we use in our house… excellent for us, not so good for our puppy, so he doesn't get any