Xylitol

Toxic

Toxic to dogs. Do not feed. Seek veterinary help after any ingestion.

If your dog already ate this

Contact a veterinarian or pet poison control. Do not induce vomiting unless a veterinarian or poison-control specialist tells you to.

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Xylitol (birch sugar) can cause a rapid insulin release, life-threatening hypoglycemia, and liver failure in dogs. It appears in sugar-free gum, some peanut butters, toothpaste, and baked goods.

Xylitol

Also known as birch sugar, sugar-free gum.

Updated September 16, 2026

How to serve

Any product that lists it
RequiredToxic
Do not feed gum, mints, some nut butters, toothpaste, or baked goods sweetened with xylitol. This is an emergency.

Sources

People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
ASPCA
Accessed September 16, 2026
Xylitol can cause hypoglycemia and liver failure.
Foods that are harmful to pets
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Accessed September 16, 2026
FDA xylitol warning, including some peanut butters.
Top 10 Human Foods Poisonous to Pets
Pet Poison Helpline
Accessed September 16, 2026
Hidden in gum, dental products, and sugar-free foods.