This common sweetener can kill your dog, but it is safe for humans!
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that’s often used as a low-calorie sweetener in everything from chewing gums to common snacks.
It’s useful because it tastes and feels like sugar but it’s low glycemic and has 40% fewer calories than sugar. However, even though it is considered safe for humans, it’s highly toxic to dogs. Even a small amount can cause a dangerous drop in their blood sugar, leading to seizures, liver failure, or worse.
Xylitol can be found in products like Nuts’n More Peanut Butter, various chewing gum (Trident, Orbit, others), sugar free syrups like this one by Nature’s Hallow, and many other products.
In conclusion, make sure to check the ingredients before giving any snacks to your dog, especially sugar free snacks.
Here's an article by the FDA on this.
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