Do you know what Xylitol does to wildlife and your dog?
By rebelann1949
@rebelann (112738)
El Paso, Texas
May 14, 2016 3:40pm CST
This alcohol based sweetener is lethal to dogs as well as other wildlife, there are birds who have died because of it and now there are dogs dying because of it. It can be found in chewing gum and other sweet candies like mints.
It's natural in some fruits and vegetables which your dog should not eat so please read this article for more information:
Xylitol, a sugar substitute used in sugar-free gum and other products, can be harmful to dogs.
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
15 May 16
@rebelann I tend to agree. We have had a little chat with the little people in our house about not spitting their gum out where the dogs can get it - Xylitol is in the gums they chew.
Re Mannitol, and Sorbitol, looks like these are relatively "safe", link below to explain how these derive from fructose, if you are interested.
Thanks for highlighting the Xylitol toxicity for pets!
The term sugar alcohol does not truly fit sorbitol and mannitol: neither is as sweet as sugar and neither will get you drunk. These two, nearly identical twin sugar substitutes are close enough to sugar, however, to allow you to satisfy your sweet tooth wi
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
17 May 16
Thank you for the warning. There are so many bad things in all of the processed foods that are not good for any mammels.
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@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
17 May 16
@rebelann Our modern world is tainted by these chemicals that we turn a blind eye to.
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@rebelann (112738)
• El Paso, Texas
17 May 16
Boy is that ever the truth @Shellyann36 it's so scary anymore.
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
15 May 16
Yes, I know it is very dangerous to animals, that is why I am careful with what my dogs have access to.
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@MarshaMusselman (38867)
• Midland, Michigan
16 May 16
Hmm, never knew that before. I currently don't chew gum nor do I have any 4legged animals underfoot, but I'll watch out for that in the future or when visiting friends with either in their homes.
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@rebelann (112738)
• El Paso, Texas
15 May 16
I think it depends on the species, carnivores generally cannot tolerate much in the way of fruits or vegetables where as omnivores like bears probably can.
