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Xylitol – Not So Sweet For Dogs How is xylitol poisonous to dogs? Xylitol causes outcome will depend on how much xylitol your dog

hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. The hypoglycemia ingested and your dog’s weight. If the dog ate the xylitol
occurs because the body confuses the xylitol with real recently, your veterinarian will induce vomiting to try
sugar, which causes too much insulin to be released. and reduce the amount of xylitol your dog is exposed to.
Signs of hypoglycemia can include confusion, weakness, Treatment of xylitol toxicity also includes monitoring
incoordination, shaking, seizures, and collapse. The blood sugars and liver values, and treating hypoglycemia
symptoms of hypoglycemia can start within 30 minutes and liver damage if needed. Xylitol toxicity is treatable,
of ingestion, but can take up to 12 hours depending on but prompt treatment and accurate information about what
how quickly the xylitol is absorbed by the body. The your pet ingested is critical.
hypoglycemia can last more than 12 hours, so often Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is a hidden danger
intravenous fluids to support blood sugar are needed. A for your dog in many products. Xylitol poisoning causes
second toxic effect of xylitol in dogs is hepatic necrosis, low blood sugar and at higher doses liver damage. It is
or destruction of liver tissue. Luckily not all dogs that important to read the ingredients of anything your dog
ingest xylitol will experience liver problems, but liver eats, and if your dog ingests anything containing xylitol
Xylitol is a sweetener that is a common sugar changes typically occur with higher doses of xylitol. seek veterinary care immediately. Xylitol ingestion can
substitute. Replacing sugar with xylitol in foods can help Unfortunately dogs that experience liver necrosis be deadly for your dog, so keep your candy and gum well
diabetics, aid in weight loss, and prevent tooth decay. typically require more intensive care and have poorer secured from your furry family members.
While xylitol is found in a large variety of products for outcomes. The combination of low blood sugar and liver Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical
humans, ingesting xylitol is potentially lethal to dogs. damage caused by xylitol is a dangerous combination, so Center is dedicated to providing the best possible care
Xylitol can be found in diabetic snacks, peanut butter, any xylitol ingestion should be taken seriously. for your pets. With focuses on compassionate care in
mouthwashes, toothpastes, chewing gum, mints, candies, With ingestion of xylitol prompt treatment is critical. If surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative
and supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids, melatonin, you are unsure if what your dog ingested is a toxin, or if it medicine, extensive diagnostics, and emergency service,
CBD gummies, and chewable vitamins. Sugar-free gum is enough to be a problem, contact your veterinarian or the Palm City Animal Medical Center combines exceptional
in particular can contain a surprising amount of xylitol, Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 289-0358. It is also important medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and their
and a single piece of gum can be deadly for a small dog. to save the packaging to give to your veterinarian, and owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
This article will discuss the toxic effects of xylitol in dogs try to estimate how much of the product your dog may www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on
and what to do if your dog may have ingested xylitol. have eaten. The treatment recommendations and expected Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.

financial focus

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• Adjust your portfolio objectives with your financial
will max out.) Of course, the ability to delay taking Social
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By Sally Sima Stahl given different rates of inflation. So, for example, if you work part-time in retirement. But even if you do need
As you know, inflation you feel that inflation may be higher for a longer period to take Social Security before your full retirement age, your
was big news throughout than you once thought, you could request a hypothetical payments will be adjusted annually for inflation — in fact,
2022. But will it continue showing how you might need to adjust your investment for 2023, benefit checks will rise 8.7 percent over 2022.
in 2023? And looking even mix to achieve your long-term goals, given your risk We’ll always have to deal with some level of inflation
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