Dogs
Xylitol is no stranger to us now. Chewing gum advertisements have washed our brains about xylitol. However, this substance, which is good for diabetics, is fatal to dogs.
A recent research report published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association points out that Xylitol, a sugar substitute commonly used in chewing gum or desserts, may cause liver weakness or even death in dogs. Last year, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals received reports of 170 dogs suspected of suffering from discomfort after taking xylitol, and five of them died.
Researchers from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals selected eight cases of xylitol poisoning in dogs from 2003 to 2005 for study. It was found that every dog suffered from discomfort after eating food containing xylitol. Five of them died due to severe liver failure, and the central one even ate four desserts containing xylitol. Researchers said that even if a dog only eats a small amount of xylitol, a large amount of insulin will penetrate into the body, causing blood sugar to drop rapidly, which may lead to death. Dog owners are best to keep their dogs away from xylitol.
The nutritional needs of dogs and humans are not the same. Many foods are healthy for humans, but they are fatal to dogs. Owners must understand more before raising a dog, and do not let the dog Dogs accidentally eat food that harms them.
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