Because food labels often do not disclose how much xylitol is contained, it may be hard to determine how much of the toxin was eaten. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs] Reference
Now, you say xylitol, which is a sugar substitute, is another big problem. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 9, 2007] Reference
Some local vets say they are seeing more dogs who have ingested xylitol, which is found in fruits and sugar-free gum. From Wordnik.com. [NBC San Diego -] Reference
Spry gum is made in a special way, it contains xylitol, which is an all natural sweetener taken from fruits and vegetables. From Wordnik.com. [Epinions Recent Content for Home] Reference
When that's not possible, chewing sugar-free gum sweetened by a naturally occurring sugar substitute called xylitol can help. From Wordnik.com. [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference
The good news is that there are sweeteners, such as xylitol, that do not promote the growth of bacteria. From Wordnik.com. [Not Impotent After All] Reference
Disclosure: my husband works for a xylitol company. From Wordnik.com. [Reasons Why Corporate Blogging Should Succeed] Reference
There were a lot of products made with xylitol on display. From Wordnik.com. [Food trends from Expo West | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference
One cup of granular sweetener contains 190 grams of xylitol. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs] Reference
We sometimes use xylitol or erythritol, but not in large amounts. From Wordnik.com. [Splenda misinformation | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference
For my money, erythritol seems to work the best, followed by xylitol. From Wordnik.com. [Metabolism and ketosis | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference
Knowledge is power and preventing xylitol ingestion is the best policy. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs] Reference
An example: have you seen news coverage stating that xylitol kills dogs?. From Wordnik.com. [Reasons Why Corporate Blogging Should Succeed] Reference
I do add frozen strawberries and xylitol sweetened flax oil to my shakes. From Wordnik.com. [6-Week Cure blog idea | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference
Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can be poisonous to dogs. From Wordnik.com. [Fraidy cats and scaredy dogs: Keep pets safe on Halloween] Reference
Gum and mints, etc. that contain xylitol need to be kept out of reach of dogs. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-04-01] Reference
Two to three sticks of xylitol containing gum is sufficient to poison a 20lb dog. From Wordnik.com. [Dr. Richard Palmquist: Pet Owners Beware: This Common Sweetener Can Poison Dogs] Reference
Sparx contain xylitol, a naturally occurring carbohydrate derived from birch trees. From Wordnik.com. [The Healthiest Candies © Borba Borba...] Reference
It's similar to other sugar alcohols like sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol, and maltitol. From Wordnik.com. [Lactitol - Another Nondairy "Lact"] Reference
Large amounts of the sugar alcohols sorbitol and xylitol can cause bloating and diarrhea. From Wordnik.com. [EPA removes saccharin from list of hazardous substances] Reference
So now it's not just good enough to reach every dog owner with news that xylitol is highly toxic. From Wordnik.com. [Vet's view: Xylitol can be deadly to dogs] Reference
Based on the number of vendors I saw, expect to see a lot of xylitol-containing products in the days to come. From Wordnik.com. [Food trends from Expo West | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference
According to the ASPCA's Poison Control Center, more dogs than ever are being poisoned by products containing xylitol. From Wordnik.com. [Vet's view: Xylitol can be deadly to dogs] Reference
Also problematic for many (celiac or not) are the artificial sugar alcohol based sweeteners (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol). From Wordnik.com. [How To Start Living Gluten-Free] Reference
You might want to drop off the xylitol and frozen strawberries from one of the shakes just to see what happens to your blood sugar. From Wordnik.com. [6-Week Cure blog idea | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference
They also make xylitol in packets, the product Shugr is tagatose, I believe, and erythritol is sold in packets under the ZSweet brand. From Wordnik.com. [Sweeter Than Sugar?] Reference
But xylitol tastes so good that it becomes automatic. From Wordnik.com. [Wil's Ebay E-Store]
Dogs that eat a lot of xylitol can also suffer from liver damage. From Wordnik.com. Reference
"At Halloween watch out for xylitol in sugarless candy and gum," Corn added. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Ask guests to keep medicine and products sweetened with xylitol out of reach. From Wordnik.com. [Examiner California Headlines] Reference
After swallowing xylitol, dogs may vomit and become lethargic and disoriented. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Pure xylitol is a white crystalline substance that looks and tastes like sugar. From Wordnik.com. [Wil's Ebay E-Store]
On food labels, xylitol is classified broadly as a carbohydrate and more narrowly as a polyol. From Wordnik.com. [Wil's Ebay E-Store]
Some brands of gum or candy contain no xylitol, while others contain relatively large amounts. From Wordnik.com. Reference
It's the xylitol ingredient that can cause a dog's liver to fail and that's what happened to Lucy. From Wordnik.com. [San Antonio News] Reference
Because xylitol is only slowly absorbed and partially utilized, a reduced calorie claim is allowed. From Wordnik.com. [Wil's Ebay E-Store]
These results validate the short-term salivary impact of a xylitol intervention for young children. From Wordnik.com. [The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.com Stories] Reference
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