Increase in Xylitol poisoning

[Catherine]

There has been an increase in cases of Xylitol prisoning. Much of this is because there has been an increase in the use of Xylitol. It is used in a number of foods, especially sugar free foods.
The only way to be sure a food is Xylitol free is to read its labels carefully. Any foods in the home that contain Xylitol must be stored carefully. 
It is also good to know the symptoms of Xylitol poisoning and to know the number of your local emergency vet.


https://www.post-gazette.com/pets/pet-ta...2104100009

We use a great many things that are toxic to pets, foods, cleaners etc.  We need to be careful of  them all. Because we can safely ingest Xylitol, it is very easy to forget it is dangerous for our pets. Maybe a not on the frig or a note on every grocery list would help. It would be so sad to lose  a pet because it snacked on one of our treats. A little caution goes a long way when it comes to safety.