[NAGDU] Sugar substitute dangerous to dogs

[Al Sten-Clanton]

I grew up with dogs.  My mom used to put bacon fat in their food from 
time to time.  Since I lived at home while using my first dog, he, too, 
shared in the goodie.  Mom thought it was good for their coats.  Do you 
know if that's true?  And, lover of bacon though I am, what is its 
special virtue for dogs?


Note:  partly because I haven't had an easy way to save bacon fat, none 
of my other dogs have indulged in this wonder.  Also, my current mutt 
has had enough stomach trouble that I'm leery about adding anything to 
his regular food.


Wag wag!


Al


On 9/24/21 10:24 AM, Kevan Worley via NAGDU wrote:
> This is just one of the reasons my guy dog does not get any human food. Any! Ever! Well, every once in a while a little sliver of bacon. Because, you know, bacon bacon bacon!
>
> At Your Service,
> Kevan Worley
>
>> On Sep 24, 2021, at 6:19 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I just got this from a major animal hospital in New York.  I've seen this
>> warning before, but this warning has more info.
>>
>>
>> Xylitol is a sugar substitute that is found in everything from chewing gum
>> to peanut butter to ice cream to toothpaste. It's often listed under other
>> names, including birch sugar, birch extract, or wood sugar. While considered
>> safe for humans, xylitol is highly poisonous to pets. If a dog consumes
>> xylitol, blood sugar can drop dangerously low, resulting in seizures, liver
>> failure, and even death.
>>
>> The prevalence of xylitol and a lack of consistent labeling can make it
>> difficult for pet owners to determine which products are safe. Last week,
>> the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) issued an endorsement of
>> the
>> <https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1053994797&msgid=2247704&act=C0G
>> 9&c=425849&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.congress.gov%2F117%2Fbills%2Fhr5261
>> %2FBILLS-117hr5261ih.pdf&cf=64378&v=82c70f92a13b66659682ada5ef0c4cae217c43dc
>> 7640f8be71ab3ff651c5d077> Paws Off Act of 2021. If enacted, this bipartisan
>> legislation would require food containing xylitol to include a warning label
>> specifying its toxic effects on pets.
>>
>> In the meantime, be extra careful when purchasing products, especially ones
>> advertised as "sugar-free" or "low sugar" - and keep all questionable items
>> out of your pet's reach.
>>
>> To read the AVMA's statement, click the link below.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> <https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=1053994797&msgid=2247704&act=C0G
>> 9&c=425849&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.avma.org%2Fblog%2Fxylitol-labeling-
>> legislation-would-promote-pet-safety&cf=64378&v=a321efee6da0026e92ea6a66d69b
>> bb1e84926dc38e2191f228081e705b639ee6> Learn More
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>> Tracy
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