Once and awhile I will share with you some of the facts from my book, “365 Fun Dog Facts“

Sweetener Xylitol

Did you know that this sweetener Xylitol, can be toxic to dogs? This sweetener is found in sugar-free gum, sugar-free cookies and candies. Although there is insufficient data on this sweetener, it suggests that it’s linked with sickness and liver damage in pets. If your dog ingests a large enough amount of this product, it may have a sudden drop in blood sugar that causes depression, loss of coordination and seizures. The signs can develop rapidly, some less than 30 minutes of ingesting Xylitol. It is very important that the owner of the dog get veterinary treatment immediately, as this could be a life-threatening problem for him.