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 | Xylitol…Not So Sweet for Dogs
The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center has reported an increase in the number of xylitol poisonings among dogs. Xylitol, a common sugar substitute, has been known to be harmful to dogs in large quantities, but now new findings suggest that even a little of the sweetener can be dangerous—two sticks of sugar-free gum could be a serious problem for your pet.
Xylitol is a popular ingredient in many products, as it has about 40% fewer calories than sugar and is absorbed slowly. The Animal Poison Control Center reports nearly 114 cases through August 2006, after more tha... | Read More
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