What is xylitol poisoning in dogs?
Xylitol is a sugar substitute found in some sugar-free gum, mints, baked goods, peanut butter and dental products. In dogs it can trigger a rapid insulin release, causing dangerously low blood sugar. Higher exposures may also be associated with acute liver injury.
What should I do if my dog eats xylitol?
Contact a veterinarian or animal poisons service immediately. Do not wait for symptoms and do not make your dog vomit unless a veterinary professional specifically instructs you to do so. Keep the packaging and note the estimated amount and time of exposure.
How this calculator estimates risk
The calculator converts the estimated xylitol amount into milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Products with undisclosed xylitol content cannot be calculated reliably, so the tool recommends treating those exposures as potentially dangerous.