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Article: Sugar-free treats: a danger? Xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar substitute, isn't safe for your dog. Be careful of feeding him snacks that might contain it.
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- Dog Watch
- Article date:
- January 1, 2007
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Dog owners have long known that chocolate is toxic to their confection-loving canines. Now sugar-free treats that contain xylitol, a naturally occurring sugar substitute, have been shown to cause liver failure and even prove fatal in a small number of cases, according to a new report in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). Xylitol, which has been used in foods since the 1960s, is a white, crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar and is found in many sugar-free chewing gums, candies, baked goods and even some toothpastes. The powder is believed to be safe for consumption--especially for diabetics--and has even been demonstrated to ...
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