Can Dogs Have Vitamin Gummies? No — Xylitol and Toxic Vit...
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Vitamin gummies are not safe for dogs. They frequently contain xylitol and the concentrated vitamins especially iron and vitamin D can cause toxicity.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Xylitol toxicity, iron toxicity, vitamin D toxicity: varies by supplement type.
If Your Dog Ate This
Flintstones vitamins — one of the most popular children's multivitamins — contain enough iron in a single gummy to cause acute iron toxicity in a small dog, despite being designed as a gentle children's supplement.
What to Avoid
all vitamin gummy products
Preparation & Serving
Store all gummy vitamins in locked medicine cabinets. Keep away from dogs who may find them attractive.
Potential Health Benefits
Dog-specific multivitamins as a safe alternative under vet guidance
Safer Alternatives
- Call vet immediately. Note product name and number consumed. Iron and xylitol are most urgent concerns.
Did you know?
Flintstones vitamins — one of the most popular children's multivitamins — contain enough iron in a single gummy to cause acute iron toxicity in a small dog, despite being designed as a gentle children's supplement.
Portions & nutrition
- Toxic dose (per kg body weight)
- Xylitol plus iron toxicity at 20mg per kg and vitamin D at 0.1mg per kg
- Safe frequency
- never
Source
What You Need to Know
Children's vitamin gummies and adult gummies commonly contain xylitol plus iron and vitamin D at levels that are toxic to dogs. Never give human vitamin gummies to dogs.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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