Popular Sweetener May Pose Danger To Dogs

SAN JOSE (CBS 5) — Veterinarians have issued a warning about a popular sweetener that may pose a danger to dogs.

Four years ago, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Billy found a new home in San Jose. The little puppy soon grew into a playful, mischievous member of the family. Billy was a very fortunate and well-cared for pet.

However, last Tuesday, Billy was rushed to the hospital. The diagnosis: acute liver failure.

The dog was bleeding internally. He was jaundiced. All the capillaries in his eyes had burst.

“When he presented to us, he had bleeding along the arm pit area and bleeding around the eyes,” said veterinary specialist Dr. Heidi McClain of Sage Veterinary Centers.

http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/07/05/healthwatch-popular-sweetener-may-pose-danger-to-dogs/

She was listless in the morning and gone in a few hours. The next day my daughter said it looked like she got into some gum she had. She was a small dog so it got her fast.

I don't want to talk about it but take this warning to heart.

Whether it also had xylotol or not.

I half expect the most critical piece of info to be lincluded in the 3 quoted paragraphs. Silly me.

or at least in the message - instead of forcing me to read the article.

BTW it's Xylitol