Guest guest Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 , O' Conchubair <Newfler wrote: > > > My understanding from one of my dog lists is that this product kills dogs anyway if ingested. Don't know about cats thought. > Denise > www.bestdogcookies.com > Here's some info: " According to Dr. Eric Dunayer, veterinarian and toxicologist for the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, dogs ingesting significant amounts of items sweetened with xylitol could develop a fairly sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. " These signs can develop quite rapidly, at times less than 30 minutes after ingestion of the product. Therefore, it is crucial that pet owners seek veterinary treatment immediately. " Dr. Dunayer also stated that there appears to be a strong link between xylitol ingestions and the development of liver failure in dogs. " http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc_news082106 http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp Haven't heard anything about cats - " The effect of xylitol on cats and ferrets is unknown. " Chris M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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