How Much Xylitol is Toxic to Dogs? Any Amount is Dangerous
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Xylitol is toxic to dogs at extremely low amounts. Even small quantities cause rapid life-threatening hypoglycemia.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Hypoglycemia within 30 minutes: weakness, seizures, coma. Liver failure at higher doses.
If Your Dog Ate This
The toxic dose of xylitol is approximately 750 times lower than the toxic dose of regular sugar — making it one of the most potent food toxins for dogs relative to body weight of any commonly available substance.
What to Avoid
any product containing xylitol
Preparation & Serving
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately. This is a life-threatening emergency.
Potential Health Benefits
Xylitol-free versions of all products
Safer Alternatives
- Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately. Symptoms appear within 30 minutes. Every minute matters.
Did you know?
0.1g per kg causes hypoglycemia — 0.5g per kg causes liver failure — one piece of gum contains 0.2-1g
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 0
- Safe frequency
- never
Source
What You Need to Know
Xylitol causes dangerous hypoglycemia at just 0.1g per kg body weight — one piece of xylitol gum can contain 0.2-1g of xylitol. Liver failure occurs at 0.5g per kg. There is no safe amount.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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