Page 14 - Stuart Exposure - January '23

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Xylitol – Not So Sweet For Dogs Unfortunately dogs that experience liver necrosis

Treasure Coast Real Estate typically require more intensive care and have poorer
outcomes. The combination of low blood sugar and liver
Report damage caused by xylitol is a dangerous combination, so
any xylitol ingestion should be taken seriously.
Know What You Are Getting Into Before With ingestion of xylitol prompt treatment is critical. If
Buying A Home In An HOA you are unsure if what your dog ingested is a toxin, or if it
is enough to be a problem, contact your veterinarian or the
By Jim Weix Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 289-0358. It is also important
According to Cinch to save the packaging to give to your veterinarian, and
Home Services, an try to estimate how much of the product your dog may
online home warranty have eaten. The treatment recommendations and expected
company, Florida ranks outcome will depend on how much xylitol your dog
No. 2 in the nation for the ingested and your dog’s weight. If the dog ate the xylitol
most complaints against Xylitol is a sweetener that is a common sugar recently, your veterinarian will induce vomiting to try
homeowners and condo substitute. Replacing sugar with xylitol in foods can help and reduce the amount of xylitol your dog is exposed to.
associations. As we diabetics, aid in weight loss, and prevent tooth decay. Treatment of xylitol toxicity also includes monitoring
saw recently in Stuart, While xylitol is found in a large variety of products for blood sugars and liver values, and treating hypoglycemia
sometimes disputes can humans, ingesting xylitol is potentially lethal to dogs. and liver damage if needed. Xylitol toxicity is treatable,
get so crazy that people Xylitol can be found in diabetic snacks, peanut butter, but prompt treatment and accurate information about what
are killed. mouthwashes, toothpastes, chewing gum, mints, candies, your pet ingested is critical.
Fortunately, most disputes don’t end up like that. and supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids, melatonin, Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is a hidden danger
However, disputes with homeowners or condo associations CBD gummies, and chewable vitamins. Sugar-free gum for your dog in many products. Xylitol poisoning causes
can sometimes be annoying and even expensive. That is in particular can contain a surprising amount of xylitol, low blood sugar and at higher doses liver damage. It is
why buyers need to thoroughly understand the rules of an and a single piece of gum can be deadly for a small dog. important to read the ingredients of anything your dog
association before buying. They should also check with This article will discuss the toxic effects of xylitol in dogs eats, and if your dog ingests anything containing xylitol
other owners about the “political environment” of the and what to do if your dog may have ingested xylitol. seek veterinary care immediately. Xylitol ingestion can
development regarding the association. How is xylitol poisonous to dogs? Xylitol causes be deadly for your dog, so keep your candy and gum well
In most cases, an association provides the benefits of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. The hypoglycemia secured from your furry family members.
living in an attractive development with well-maintained occurs because the body confuses the xylitol with real Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical
homes and landscaping. An association might also provide sugar, which causes too much insulin to be released. Center is dedicated to providing the best possible care
such things as discounted Internet services. Signs of hypoglycemia can include confusion, weakness, for your pets. With focuses on compassionate care in
However, when reviewing the association documents incoordination, shaking, seizures, and collapse. The surgery, physical therapy and rehabilitation, preventative
beware of such things as “community standards,” unless symptoms of hypoglycemia can start within 30 minutes medicine, extensive diagnostics, and emergency service,
they are clearly defined. In too many cases, the “community of ingestion, but can take up to 12 hours depending on Palm City Animal Medical Center combines exceptional
standards” can be based on who is on the Board of Directors how quickly the xylitol is absorbed by the body. The medical care with a caring philosophy for pets and their
at the time. hypoglycemia can last more than 12 hours, so often owners. For more information, call (772) 283-0920, visit
I recently sold my home in Palm City’s Cypress Lake. intravenous fluids to support blood sugar are needed. A www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find us on
When I first bought the home, I applied for a permit from the second toxic effect of xylitol in dogs is hepatic necrosis, Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.
Architectural Control Committee to do some landscaping. or destruction of liver tissue. Luckily not all dogs that
I wanted to put expensive curbing around the gardens and ingest xylitol will experience liver problems, but liver
use a red river rock for ground cover in the gardens. changes typically occur with higher doses of xylitol.
The curbing was approved, but the HOA president told
me that the stone would not be allowed, as wood mulch
was the “community standard.” When I objected, he asked 31 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE LOCAL HEADQUARTERS NOT ONLINE DATING
if I thought that I was special and above the “rules.” FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED ALL CLIENTS PRE-SCREENED REPRESENTING AGES 20-80’S
I suggested that he might want to look at the HOA’s 1-ON-1 MATCHMAKING PHOTOS SHOT ON-SITE PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL
vice-president’s home, which had a stone ground cover,
and walk around the block and look at all of the homes with
stone ground cover. In reality, the “community standard” REVOLUTION DATING PRESENTS
of wood mulch didn’t exist other than in his head.
This so-called “community standard,” unless well
defined, can also change with who is on the Board of
Directors at the time. That happened in Cypress Lake when
there was a new president that didn’t like her neighbor’s
landscaping. She created turmoil in the neighborhood
by declaring that some of the “community standard
guidelines” were invalid. Fortunately, she moved, and
things returned to normal.
So, I was amazed when I returned to my old house to
pick up a package mistakenly delivered there. I noticed new
exterior lights and asked if the new owner didn’t like the
lights that were there when she bought my house. She said
that she got a notice that the lights that I had were never
approved and she was afraid of being fined $100 dollars
per day. In reality, the lights were fully approved by the
Cypress Lake HOA Architectural Control Committee on
Sept. 18, 2019.
She said that she was also told that my previously
approved garden edging was never approved and had to
be removed. I explained to her that the head of the Cypress New Year
Lake HOA Architectural Control Committee was present
when the garden curbing was installed as she wanted to
make sure it stayed within the lot lines.
I investigated further and found that the problem was that
there was a new HOA president and some board members.
This is a classic case of why rules should be well-defined,
and not up to the whims of a new board or president.
Once you decide to move into a community with an
association, you should attend the Board meetings. All it
takes for one bad decision or opinion to gain traction, is FEATURING THE FLORIDA MATCHMAKER KELLY LEARY M.S.
for nobody to point it out.
Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your
options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
jimweix.com. PALM BEACHES: 561.630.XOXO (9696)
Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes TREASURE COAST: 772.932.HERE (4373)
Company. Jim has 25 years of experience selling real estate
full-time. If you have questions or want the services of an
experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 WWW.REVOLUTIONDATING.COM
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