Comments on: Xylitol Poisoning: More Deadly Than Chocolate http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/ Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:11:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Joy http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/comment-page-1/#comment-909 Joy Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:42:59 +0000 http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/?p=71#comment-909 I am SO glad I found info online about this. My 30lb German Pinscher ate an 18stick pack of xylitol sweetened gum last night. We rushed her to the vet and she is still in intensive care. Her liver is damaged and we do not know the long term ramifications at this point but we are lucky she is alive. Please, everyone spread the word about this. I never knew xylitol was so toxic! I will never have it in my house again. I am SO glad I found info online about this. My 30lb German Pinscher ate an 18stick pack of xylitol sweetened gum last night. We rushed her to the vet and she is still in intensive care. Her liver is damaged and we do not know the long term ramifications at this point but we are lucky she is alive. Please, everyone spread the word about this. I never knew xylitol was so toxic! I will never have it in my house again.

]]> By: erin http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/comment-page-1/#comment-902 erin Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:45:58 +0000 http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/?p=71#comment-902 My little Chloe ate almost a whole pack of Stride gum and is currently in the local animal hospital :( I LOVE her sooooo much and pray she is ok. she got into pocketbook somehow during the night and ate approx 11 pieces of STRIDE gum. They say she seems ok now & she is still getting IV fluids, some kind of charcoal stuff, and other meds. I am worried about permanent liver damage. Does anyone know how often or what factors cause liver damage even after you took them immediately to vet? I definately want to start getting the word out there to all dog owners!! My little Chloe ate almost a whole pack of Stride gum and is currently in the local animal hospital :( I LOVE her sooooo much and pray she is ok. she got into pocketbook somehow during the night and ate approx 11 pieces of STRIDE gum. They say she seems ok now & she is still getting IV fluids, some kind of charcoal stuff, and other meds. I am worried about permanent liver damage. Does anyone know how often or what factors cause liver damage even after you took them immediately to vet? I definately want to start getting the word out there to all dog owners!!

]]> By: elizabeth http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/comment-page-1/#comment-900 elizabeth Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:08:49 +0000 http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/?p=71#comment-900 Our wonderful Norwich Terrier Beetle, died on February 3rd of this year of xylitol poisoning. He would have been a year old yesterday. I continually replay the whole scene of him having the gum, the rush to the vet, the induced vomiting and IV fluids. Our actions still weren't enough. Beetle's death has blindsided us. One simply cannot have this product if you are a dog friendly home. It falls out of purses, gets chewed through pockets, recommended by dentists and doctors. Please tell all your dog peeps about this danger. Tell your trainers, the groomers, your vet, your dog sitter. It's such a heartbreak to lose your companion to something as simple as gum. Our wonderful Norwich Terrier Beetle, died on February 3rd of this year of xylitol poisoning. He would have been a year old yesterday. I continually replay the whole scene of him having the gum, the rush to the vet, the induced vomiting and IV fluids. Our actions still weren’t enough. Beetle’s death has blindsided us. One simply cannot have this product if you are a dog friendly home. It falls out of purses, gets chewed through pockets, recommended by dentists and doctors. Please tell all your dog peeps about this danger. Tell your trainers, the groomers, your vet, your dog sitter. It’s such a heartbreak to lose your companion to something as simple as gum.

]]> By: sherry http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/comment-page-1/#comment-896 sherry Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:54:56 +0000 http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/?p=71#comment-896 Our little puppy who weighs less than 10lbs ate an entire double side package of excel sugar free gum. When I notice what she had done we rushed her into the vet's, it took about 1hour to get her there. The only symptoms that she showed were: Very hyper (sugar buzzed) and was looking for water and could not get enough of it when i gave it to her. When I noticed the change in behaivor, I try to find out what she could have eaten, only to find out that she ate the gum off of my daughter's desk. I had heard quite some time ago how dangerous gum was for dogs. After a hefty vet bill she is should be fine, we will no longer have sugar free gum in the house. Our little puppy who weighs less than 10lbs ate an entire double side package of excel sugar free gum. When I notice what she had done we rushed her into the vet’s, it took about 1hour to get her there. The only symptoms that she showed were: Very hyper (sugar buzzed) and was looking for water and could not get enough of it when i gave it to her.

When I noticed the change in behaivor, I try to find out what she could have eaten, only to find out that she ate the gum off of my daughter’s desk.

I had heard quite some time ago how dangerous gum was for dogs. After a hefty vet bill she is should be fine, we will no longer have sugar free gum in the house.

]]> By: Samantha http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/comment-page-1/#comment-895 Samantha Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:40:31 +0000 http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/?p=71#comment-895 My dog just ate a pack of my gum, I called the vets office who told me to induce vomiting with hydrogen peroxide 3%. He threw it all up. I pray to god he will be okay. Scary scary scary. Please keep your purses out of reach. My dog just ate a pack of my gum, I called the vets office who told me to induce vomiting with hydrogen peroxide 3%. He threw it all up. I pray to god he will be okay. Scary scary scary. Please keep your purses out of reach.

]]> By: Carole Symons http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/comment-page-1/#comment-892 Carole Symons Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:27:42 +0000 http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/?p=71#comment-892 My Darling Furry Friend Toby A 35 lb beautiful labrodoodle died last Monday after developing severe Liver failure and internal bleeding after eating some Muesli Bars made with xylitol. The animal hospital that treated him said out of 10 dogs treated in the last 2 years with xylitol poisoning only 2 have made it home. Please be careful about putting food away and only feeing your furry friends with doggie treats or Meat, Fish, Poultry or vegetables or fruit you have checked out to be safe. My Darling Furry Friend Toby A 35 lb beautiful labrodoodle died last Monday after developing severe Liver failure and internal bleeding after eating some Muesli Bars made with xylitol. The animal hospital that treated him said out of 10 dogs treated in the last 2 years with xylitol poisoning only 2 have made it home. Please be careful about putting food away and only feeing your furry friends with doggie treats or Meat, Fish, Poultry or vegetables or fruit you have checked out to be safe.

]]> By: Johnye Saylor http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/comment-page-1/#comment-888 Johnye Saylor Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:40:31 +0000 http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/?p=71#comment-888 Thank you. I do animal rescue and this is very important. Thank goodness so many of us care so much for animals and will get this info out. Thank you. I do animal rescue and this is very important. Thank goodness so many of us care so much for animals and will get this info out.

]]> By: V http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/comment-page-1/#comment-886 V Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:08:40 +0000 http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/?p=71#comment-886 We were devastated at the loss of our beloved springer spaniel at the age of 6 1/2 years. She had unexplainable liver failure. After reading this, it is plausible that xylitol may have been the factor. I vaguely remember her getting gum at sometime.If only we had known the hidden dangers of xylitol. I had never even heard of it before reading this. Thank you for your enlightenment on this issue, I will bookmark this website, and have sent this article to anyone I know Thank you for making us aware of the dangers of this poison We were devastated at the loss of our beloved springer spaniel at the age of 6 1/2 years. She had unexplainable liver failure. After reading this, it is plausible that xylitol may have been the factor. I vaguely remember her getting gum at sometime.If only we had known the hidden dangers of xylitol. I had never even heard of it before reading this. Thank you for your enlightenment on this issue, I will bookmark this website, and have sent this article to anyone I know Thank you for making us aware of the dangers of this poison

]]> By: Halloween WARNING: The sweet kiss of death for dogs! « http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/comment-page-1/#comment-826 Halloween WARNING: The sweet kiss of death for dogs! « Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:53:28 +0000 http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/?p=71#comment-826 [...] Terifaj published an in depth article on the dangers of Xyliol several months ago on her blog, Dog-Breath. Here is what one grateful reader left as a comment: [...] [...] Terifaj published an in depth article on the dangers of Xyliol several months ago on her blog, Dog-Breath. Here is what one grateful reader left as a comment: [...]

]]> By: Dr. Terifaj http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/2009/04/09/xylitol-toxicosis/comment-page-1/#comment-782 Dr. Terifaj Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:33:04 +0000 http://30minvetconsult.com/blog/?p=71#comment-782 Xylitol occurs naturally in small amounts in many foods - especially berries. The low level naturally found in fruits is not harmful to our pets. Blueberries are a favorite because of their many health benefits. Remember, the smaller the dog the fewer the berries! Xylitol occurs naturally in small amounts in many foods – especially berries. The low level naturally found in fruits is not harmful to our pets. Blueberries are a favorite because of their many health benefits. Remember, the smaller the dog the fewer the berries!

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