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to support blood sugar are often needed. A second toxic have been caused by some your full retirement age, your payments will be adjusted
effect of xylitol in dogs is hepatic necrosis, or destruction unusual factors, such as annually for inflation — in fact, for 2023, benefit checks
of liver tissue. Luckily not all dogs that ingest xylitol will a spike in the demand for will rise 8.7 percent over 2022.
experience liver problems, but liver changes typically consumer goods as the world We’ll always have to deal with some level of inflation
occur with higher doses of xylitol. Unfortunately, dogs that came out of the COVID-19 — so it’s a good idea to be prepared.
experience liver necrosis typically require more intensive pandemic, which led to This article was written by Edward Jones for use by
care and have poorer outcomes. The combination of low supply chain issues. Also, your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Edward
blood sugar and liver damage caused by xylitol is dangerous, the war in Ukraine drove Jones, Member SIPC.
so any xylitol ingestion should be taken seriously. up oil prices, increasing Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in
With ingestion of xylitol, prompt treatment is critical. If the cost of manufacturing all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D.
you are unsure if what your dog ingested is a toxin, or if it and shipping and driving up Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and
is enough to be a problem, contact your veterinarian or the the price of wheat and other Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency
Pet Poison Helpline at 1-855-289-0358. It is also important commodities. of California, L.L.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency of
to save the packaging to give to your veterinarian, and try to In any case, last year reminded us that inflation needs New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency
estimate how much of the product your dog may have eaten. to be reckoned with as you work toward your financial of Massachusetts, L.L.C.
The treatment recommendations and expected outcome will goals. But how you respond to inflation will depend Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors
depend on how much xylitol your dog ingested and your dog’s somewhat on your stage of life. So, here are some cannot provide tax advice. You should consult your
weight. If the dog ate the xylitol recently, your veterinarian suggestions to consider: qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
will induce vomiting to try and reduce the amount of xylitol If you’re still working … Contact us at (561) 748-7600, Sally Sima Stahl, AAMS,
your dog is exposed to. Treatment of xylitol toxicity also • Contribute more to your retirement plans. If you 1851 W. Indiantown Road, Ste. 106, Jupiter, FL 33458.
includes monitoring blood sugars and liver values, and can afford to put more money away in your IRA and
treating hypoglycemia and liver damage if needed. Xylitol 401(k), you may want to do so. The more resources
toxicity is treatable, but prompt treatment and accurate you’ll eventually have available in retirement, the better
information about what your pet ingested is critical. protected you are against the rising cost of living.
Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is a hidden danger • Adjust your portfolio objectives with your financial
for your dog in many products. Xylitol poisoning causes professional. Using tools such as “hypothetical”
low blood sugar and, at higher doses, liver damage. It is illustrations, a financial professional can show you some
important to read the ingredients of anything your dog eats, different paths you might take with your investments,
and if your dog ingests anything containing xylitol, seek given different rates of inflation. So, for example, if
veterinary care immediately. Xylitol ingestion can be deadly you feel that inflation may be higher for a longer period
for your dog, so keep your candy and gum well secured than you once thought, you could request a hypothetical
from your furry family members. showing how you might need to adjust your investment
Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center mix to achieve your long-term goals, given your risk
is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your tolerance and time horizon.
pets. With focuses on compassionate care in surgery, If you’re already retired …
physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative medicine, • Consider part-time work or consulting. Once you
extensive diagnostics, and emergency service, Palm City retire from your career, it doesn’t mean you can never
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care with a caring philosophy for pets and their owners. of experience and expertise, you could use your skills
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palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on Facebook for retirees. With the added income from employment,
at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic. you may be able to delay taking withdrawals from your
retirement accounts and other investments, possibly
Financial Focus extending their longevity. (Once you turn 72, though, you
will need to begin taking money from your 401(k) and
Worried About Inflation? traditional IRA.)
Consider These Moves • Delay taking Social Security. You can begin taking
Social Security when you’re 62, but your monthly checks
By Sally Sima Stahl will be substantially bigger if you wait until your full
As you know, inflation was big news throughout 2022. retirement age, which will likely be between 66 and
But will it continue in 2023? And looking even further 67. (You could even wait until 70, at which point your
ahead, how should you account for inflation in your long- monthly benefits will max out.) Of course, the ability to
term plans? delay taking Social Security depends on whether you can
In regard to the first question, many experts predict afford it, but it may be possible if you work longer than
that inflation will cool off this year, though there are no you once planned or if you work part time in retirement.
guarantees. The high inflation of last year is thought to But even if you do need to take Social Security before

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