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It doesn't take a whole lot (of xylitol), and the effects are so rapid that the window of opportunity to treat the dog is extremely small. sweetened product

Within 30 minutes of consuming a small amount of a xylitol, dogs can experience a dramatic drop in blood sugar, begin vomiting, become lethargic and have difficulty standing or walking. Seizures, develop internal haemorrhaging and lesions and suffer liver failure. As few as two or three sticks of xylitol gum could be toxic to a 20-pound dog.

Xylitol is an all natural sugar substitute derived from beets, birch tree bark, corncobs and other natural sources. It's as sweet as sugar but has 40% fewer calories. Unlike sugar, xylitol does not require insulin to be metabolized.

Right now, xylitol is used mostly in cookies, candies, cupcakes and other sweets developed for people who have diabetes. It's also sold in bags of crystals for baking. Because of its bacteria killing properties, it is put into some oral care products, including Tom's All Natural and Biotene toothpastes.

We all know that Westie's, dogs in general will take a took in your shopping bag, your purse or just about anywhere they might find a treat. If you must buy products containing xylitol, keep the out of reach at all times, they could kill your Westie

Xylitol is Posen !