My girls ate xylitol-I cannot stop crying

[broodizt]

Originally Posted by Gatord

I didn't know this, thanks for the info.

How are the babies today?

I called about an hour ago, just before they were going into rounds. Muffin is not eating. Cassie is eating and her blood sugar is up a bit to 95, but she is vomiting. That is all I know. Will not know much till they take the liver function test tonight at 8pm.

[Baroness]

I am saying some prayers now for your furbabies. Thankfully you caught it and rushed them to the ER. I knew about xylitol from a poster at my vet office, but I didn't put two and two together on it being in food items like marinades. I'm checking labels...Thank you for the heads up.

[chachi]

Im keeping your girls in my prayers and good thoughts

[gidget529]

Originally Posted by broodizt

I am so very lucky to have known about this. You are right, it is not common knowledge about xylitol, and I believe all packaging, even human food, as we often times give human food to our best friends, should be labeled as toxic to dogs if xylitol is in the ingredient list. The way I knew about xylitol was that I went to my natural foods, whole foods, market, and I was looking for a good sweetner for my dad, as he has diabetes. The people there are great and were telling me all about stuff like Stevia and other sweetners. But the owner warned me about Xylitol, stating that if you have dogs, it can kill them in a New York Minute, so to speak. Very very very very toxic, poisonous. A killer for dogs. Most people don't know this. People beware. Check all your sugarfree items if you have them and throw them out if they have xylitol. So I am lucky to have known, from my SPROUTS Natural Foods Market. So I'm saying here, any gum, cake, or the sweetner powder itself,
dogs can get into them. I myself forgot to check the label of the maple syrup, only after they ate did I realize I need to check the label. And then my nightmare began. All Yorkie lovers, take heed, if you use artificial sweetners. Much love, Shellie

Thank you so much for the info for those of us (like myself) who had no idea of this danger! Still keeping your little ones in thoughts and prayers.

[roseslevi]

Sending prayers for a complete recovery.

[Mom to Hot Rod]

We're adding our prayers for your babies recovery.

Also, please be careful of waters that may contain artifical sweeteners. As the warmer weather approaches please be mindful of pour your bottle of water for the babies to drink from. It's something that we do instinctually so please, please just check labels before giving them any.

[gidget529]

Originally Posted by Mom to Hot Rod

We're adding our prayers for your babies recovery.

Also, please be careful of waters that may contain artifical sweeteners. As the warmer weather approaches please be mindful of pour your bottle of water for the babies to drink from. It's something that we do instinctually so please, please just check labels before giving them any.

I swear I learn something here at least once a week! I didn't think of the waters - I do drink flavored water. Will have to make sure pup doesn't ever get a hold of one. Thank you!

[AllDogBoots]

Sending prayers to your babies.

[kjc]

Keeping your babies in my prayers still....

[broodizt]

Cassie's blood sugar down to 78 again after vomiting
Muffin blood sugar okay

[AlicetheYorkie]

Praying for your babies. They are getting good care, so take comfort in that Don't beat yourself up, you realized quickly and got them help I honestly wouldn't have even known.

I never knew that it was that toxic to dogs, but I'm definatly not surprized. I was told by my OB when I was pregnant not to eat or drink ANY sugar substitutes and my son's pediatrician also told me to never give him any. Raised a red flag for me all together. I personaly can't stand the taste of any of them, so I don't eat or drink anything "sugar free" anyway, so it's never in my house. My dh picked up iced tea at the store the other day and accidentaly got diet, I took one drink of it (he poured me a glass, I didn't see the label) and I had a stomach ache before I realized. I poured it down the drain, yuck. Good that you threw it all in the trash, it's not healthy for you either. I hope they are feeling better soon and can home to you

[Lil Sis]

adding my prayers for your babies.

I am so sorry, I can just feel your fear. I truly hope all is well, thank you for keeping us posted.

[horsnaround]

Sending prayers. Sure hope they are okay. I can not imagine what you are going thru. Try to stay positive for your little ones and yourself.

[Buster Brown]

I am sending prayers for you babies. Buster ate some chewing gum while on a walk and I ended up taking him to the vet to be checked because I was not sure if it had xylitol or not. My heart goes out to you as I remember how afraid I was for Buster. I hope they both stabilize and that it has not harmed them. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers tonight. Best Wishes.

[Sammy Mommy]

I'm praying for Muffin and Cassie. Sending hugs to all of you. We are all here for you.