Warning to all dog owners - pass this on to everyone you can.
The xylitol in sugar-free gum causes dogs to secrete insulin so their blood sugar drops very quickly. The second thing that happens is liver failure. If that happens, even with aggressive treatment, it can be difficult to save them.
Chloe, a 24-pound Daschund, foraged thru an open purse to get the some sugar-free gum. Her owner rushed her to the Vet. With just 2-3 sticks of gum, her blood sugar dropped from 90 to 59 in 30 minutes. She was rushed to another hospital that has a critical care unit operating around the clock. They continued the iv, monitored her blood every other hour and then in 2 days tested her liver function. Chloe spent almost the entire weekend in the critical care hospital. Happily, Chloe is back home with no signs of furher damage.
Please tell everyone you know about xylitol and dogs. It may save another life
This is true: http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/xylitol.asp
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