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A Close Call: Overcoming Xylitol Poisoning

Dr. Evans examined sweet Nori after her family discovered she had eaten sugar-free gum. Their cat had knocked the gum off the counter, and Nori consumed an unknown number of pieces. The gum contained xylitol, a sugar substitute that is extremely toxic to dogs. Nori vomited several times soon after. Upon discovering the gum, her [...]

By |2024-06-02T22:55:15+00:00June 2nd, 2024|Case Studies, Pet Health Care|0 Comments

Paws off! Birch Sugar and Birch Sap = Xylitol

It can happen quickly, your dog gets into the purse of a family member visiting for the holidays and suddenly everyone is frantically checking for ingredients of breath mints or gum. Most pet owners are aware that Xylitol is toxic to dogs, and even in small amounts can be potentially lethal. What’s new is that [...]

By |2022-11-18T03:23:50+00:00November 18th, 2022|Pet Health Care|0 Comments