The dangers of allowing pets to consume xylitol (a sugar substitute) is also becoming more widely known – and for good reason. Xylitol, which is commonly found in sugar-free candy, baked goods, gum, and other products, can lead to a life-threatening drop in blood sugar and kidney failure in dogs.
Xylitol is found naturally and is commonly extracted from birch or corncobs to be used as a sweetener in commercial products like gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste. Although well tolerated in humans, the sugar substitute xylitol can be poisonous to dogs.
Doses as little as 2g of xylitol or 1/12oz for a medium sized Labrador could be fatal. If higher doses are eaten, the dog may suffer acute liver failure. The mechanism by which xylitol damages the liver isn't known, but it is a very real – and very dangerous – phenomenon.
Sugarless gum may contain xylitol, a class of sweetener known as sugar alcohol. Xylitol is present in many products and foods for human use, but can have devastating effects on your pet.
Good choices to replace sugar in dog treat recipes include:
Studies have found erythritol is safe for dogs. Aspartame – Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sugar, so it can be used in much smaller amounts. Products containing aspartame can cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort in pets.
The Bottom Line. Although sugar substitutes are relatively safe for pets (with the obvious exception of xylitol), artificially sweetened foods have no place in a pet's diet.
Monk fruit is the source of a popular new natural sweetener with zero calories and no known health side effects. While monk fruit extracts appear to be safe for dogs, you should not intentionally feed your pets sweetened foods, whether with sugar or other substances.
Artificial Sweeteners Human toothpaste made with Xylitol should never be used on your dog. Stevia and other artificial sweeteners like sorbitol are generally thought of as safe and have become popular as an alternative artificial sweetener in human foods.
That's right. Metamucil is effective for dogs and vets do prescribe it. But it's best to go with a version with no artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners — unlike the one pictured here. What is this?
Fructooligosaccharides are forms of oligosaccharides and come from natural sources. Their sweet flavor makes them a common choice for alternative sweeteners.
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