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Xylitol (birch sugar)
dog severe
- Severity
- severe
- Size_example
- 1-2 pieces of gum (0.3-1 g xylitol each) can cause hypoglycemia in a 10 kg dog
- Signs
- hypoglycemia within 10-60 min, vomiting, weakness, collapse, seizures, liver failure
- Sources
- sugar-free gum, mints, some peanut butters, baked goods, toothpaste, some liquid medications
- Raw Severity
- severe
- Name
- Xylitol (birch sugar)
- Dose_concern_g_per_kg
- {"hepatotoxicity":0.5,"hypoglycemia":0.1}
- Toxic_agents
- xylitol
Source: Compiled from standard veterinary toxicology references (ASPCA APCC, Pet Poison Helpline, Merck Veterinary Manual)