Saturday, September 20, 2008

Not So Sweet: Xylitol is Deadly for Dogs

No matter how bad your dog's breath may be, do not offer him a breath mint. Xylitol, a common ingredient in breath mints, toothpaste, gum and low-calorie sweets, can cause a severe and sudden drop in blood sugar followed by liver failure. Read all about it here. Even small amounts can be deadly, so keep any foods that contain it well away from your hounds. That means if you tend to put your purse or backpack, with a stash of gum inside, on the floor, it's time to retrain yourself, and if you think it's OK to give your dog a dollop of your low-cal ice cream, think again.

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