Danger, Xylitol in Medications!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in gum and candy is toxic to dogs. It is now being added to some medications.

http://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2011/feb/xylitol_now_in_drugs

For more information on Xylitol and other dangers:

Danger Group

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

Recently this is a hot topic on alot of forums.  I found this link from one of them.  It is a list of products that contain Xylitol, although not comprehensive.

 

http://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Sugar-Free_Products_Warnings#Pres...

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

The only "human med" my dogs ever get is Pepto Bismol (once in a while).  I'll have to check that.  Thanks for the info, F.

[Anna and Achilles]

Wow, had no idea. See this is why this site is so amazing!! I learn so much. Achilles thanks you F.

[F, Calla & Luca]

You are all welcome.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thank you so much for posting this. I have not had to give Jack OTC meds but I bet you anything I would have ended up giving him a yogurt with that sweetener in it. I had no idea about it being in mints, and things like that. I didn't even know that was something to worry about looking for. Thank you again.

[Kyoko]

Thank you for posting this. I used baby aspirin for Butter in past... I woncder if it contained Xylitol as sweetner....

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

There also have been some posts that some formulations of Rescue Remedy contains Xylitol.

[AndySharon BoomerShaynaMariner]

I did post yesterday about some formulations of gabapentin having Xylitol.  All over the counter medications should be checked for Xylitol and I imagine we should be asking the pharmacists about all the ingrediants.  I am assuming that any medications we get from the vets do not contain Xylitol.

 

 

[Linda and Murphy]

Thanks, F.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I think the seizure group is aware, I saw someone mention something about gabapentin (Neurontin) the other day.