Can they eat it? / Xylitol (sugar-free gum, candy, some peanut butter)

Can dogs and cats eat xylitol (sugar-free gum, candy, some peanut butter)?

Q: Can dogs eat xylitol (sugar-free gum, candy, some peanut butter)?

Toxic. Never. A tiny amount can crash a dog's blood sugar.

Q: Can cats eat xylitol (sugar-free gum, candy, some peanut butter)?

Toxic. Check labels on peanut butter, sugar-free gum, mints, baked goods and some medicines. It may be listed as birch sugar.

Dogs

Toxic

Cats

Toxic

Never. A tiny amount can crash a dog's blood sugar.

Check labels on peanut butter, sugar-free gum, mints, baked goods and some medicines. It may be listed as birch sugar.

What to watch for

Weakness, wobbling, collapse, seizures, later liver damage. This is an emergency.

General information from veterinary guidance, not a diagnosis. If you are worried, call your vet or a pet poison line: ASPCA Animal Poison Control (888) 426-4435. Charges may apply.

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