Home Know Your Pet Xylitol Toxicity In Dogs Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs By Renee Schmid, DVM, DABT, DABVT for Pet Poison Helpline; Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT Print Article What is xylitol? Xylitol is a naturally occurring substance that is widely used as a sugar substitute. ...
The ingredient affects humans and dogs differently, the FDA explains. While it's safe for people to eat, dogs' bodies do not process it the same way. "In people, xylitol does not stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas," the FDA statement says. "However, it's different in c...
“Xylitol Toxicity In Dogs.” VCA Animal Hospitals, https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/xylitol-toxicity-in-dogs. Updates On April 14, 2022, McDonald's confirmed by email that this rumor was false. By Jordan Liles Jordan Liles is a Senior Reporter who has been with Snopes since 2016...