Fri, Sep-28-12, 11:29
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Plan: High protein, lower fat
Stats: 000/000/145
BF:276, 255 hi wts
Progress: 0%
Location: Michigan U.P., USA
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Your point is well taken about Xylitol and dogs. That stuff really makes me nervous even though my dog doesn't sound to be as much of a rascal as yours.  I do find strange things in the backyard sometimes such as the remnants of a small bag of coconut flour that must have intrigued him enough to carry it out there, though he didn't eat it.
I have only a few items with xylitol in them and I put stickers on stuff like maple syrup if it does to remind myself. I really do like it as a sweetener, in fruit preserves, for instance, but it makes my stomach hurt if I eat much of it. Probably just as well, I figure.
A good article about the xylitol and dogs and the need for fast treatment. http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pe...ty-in-dogs/4340
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However, when non-primate species (e.g., a dog) eat something containing xylitol, the xylitol is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, resulting in a potent release of insulin from the pancreas. This rapid release of insulin results in a rapid and profound decrease in the level of blood sugar (hypoglycemia), an effect that occurs within 10-60 minutes of eating the xylitol. Untreated, this hypoglycemia can be life-threatening.
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Symptoms of xylitol toxicity develop rapidly, usually within 15-30 minutes of consumption. Signs of hypoglycemia may include any or all of the following:
Vomiting
Weakness
Incoordination or difficulty walking or standing (walking like drunk)
Depression or lethargy
Tremors
Seizures
Coma
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Fast and aggressive treatment by your veterinarian is essential to effectively reverse any toxic effects and prevent the development of severe problems.
If your dog has just eaten xylitol but has not yet developed any clinical signs, your veterinarian may induce vomiting to prevent further absorption, depending on what your dog's blood glucose level is. If clinical signs have developed, treatment will be based on the symptoms that are being shown. Since xylitol toxicity can cause both low blood glucose and low potassium levels, your veterinarian will perform blood work to determine whether these problems need to be treated. In all cases, your dog will require hospitalization for blood sugar monitoring, dextrose administration, intravenous fluids, liver protectants, and any other supportive care that may be needed. Blood work should be monitored frequently to make sure that blood sugar and liver function remain normal.
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The prognosis is good for dogs that are treated before symptoms develop, or for dogs that develop uncomplicated hypoglycemia that is reversed rapidly. If liver failure or a bleeding disorder develops, the prognosis is generally poor. If the dog lapses into a coma, the prognosis is very poor.
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Gum- how bad is it?
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