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Xylitol, a sweetener in some gum and baked goods, can cause what in dogs?

Low blood sugar and possible liver damage.

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  1. Low blood sugar ✔
  2. High fever
  3. Hair loss

Why: Xylitol can cause low blood sugar and potentially liver damage, depending on the amount eaten. Check labels, and keep sugar-free products away from dogs.

Huh, didn't know that: The ASPCA says xylitol is also used in candy and even toothpaste.

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Answer: Low blood sugar. Xylitol can cause low blood sugar and potentially liver damage, depending on the amount eaten. Check labels, and keep sugar-free products away from dogs.

  1. ASPCA, People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets www.aspca.org/pet-care/aspca-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets
    Xylitol can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and potentially liver damage depending on the amount ingested.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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