FDA Warns Your Dog Can Die From Xylitol—Popular Sweetener Found in Food, Chewing Gum, and More

FDA Warns Your Dog Can Die From Xylitol—Popular Sweetener Found in Food, Chewing Gum, and More
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The federal government is warning dog owners that the common sweetener, xylitol, that’s used in place of sugar in foods and products can have “devastating effects” or even be deadly to dogs.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 9 stressed that dog owners must immediately contact their vet, emergency clinic, or animal poison control center if their dog has ingested xylitol.
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