A 6-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Mix named Afi is recovering at home after a life-threatening encounter with xylitol.

A Portland dog survived a deadly dose of the sugar substitute xylitol, and local veterinarians are sounding the alarm on the ...

The Sweet Treat a Vet Says You Should Never Feed Your Dog first appeared on Parade Pets on Jun 12, 2025 This story was ...

A six-year-old Jack Russell terrier mix named Afi was treated at DoveLewis after eating approximately 35 pieces of ...

Xylitol poisons dogs two ways: It induces liver failure, and it releases insulin, which lowers blood sugar levels enough to cause loss of coordination, seizures and death. There is no specific ...

In both people and dogs, the level of blood sugar is controlled by the release of insulin from the pancreas. In people, xylitol does not stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas.

If you are reading this because your dog has already eaten dark chocolate, raisins, or anything containing xylitol, call your veterinarian immediately or contact the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764 ...

If your dog has an obesity issue or problems with pancreatitis, giving a fatty treat like ice cream will make things worse.

In April 2022, a rumor spread among pet owners online that McDonald's added xylitol, a sugar substitute dangerous to dogs, to its ice cream. Xylitol is a natural sweetener often used as a ...

In small amounts, most peanut butter is safe for dogs to eat. The healthiest options are unsalted peanut butter and brands that do not contain added sugar or xylitol, a sugar substitute that is ...