Xylitol – buyer beware, danger to your pets
By: Doris Calloway, DVM Recently, I’ve noticed that there has been a lot of articles on various social media sites about xylitol and its danger to dogs. I have had several friends and family forward me articles asking if they were true. Unfortunately, the articles are true. Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs (and ferrets!). Deadly, actually. Xylitol is a low calorie sweetener found in many human products: -Chewing gum -Toothpaste -Breath sprays -Mouthwash -Sugar Free Candy -chewable vitamins and…