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Tehachapi 2006
Small Business
of the Year
Founding
Director
Save Tehachapi's Orphaned Pets (STOP) January 2008
Main Street Tehachapi
Proud Member
Since March 2008
Tehachapi Chamber
of Commerce
Board of Directors
Since January 2007
Founder/Moderator
Pet Industry Retailers (PIR) Peer Networking Group, Since May 2005
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Ask Dr. Dave - Sugar Substitutes
Recent evidence, and a report in the latest Journal of the American
Veterinary Medical Association, is making it clear that Xylitol can be
hazardous to dogs.
Xylitol, a natural sugar substitute, is being used more extensively in
human products such as gum, toothpaste, sugar free candies and baked
goods, without causing issues however, a small amount can be fatal when
consumed by a dog.
In dogs, Xylitol causes liver failure and often results in death or the
need for euthanasia. As with the consumption of chocolate, some pets may
be fine after ingesting Xylitol. The problem is that it causes a drop in
blood sugar which can happen in as little as 30 minutes or may take as
long as 12 hours to cause a problem. If you suspect that your pet has
ingested Xylitol, please take him/her to your veterinarian immediately
and ask that your pet’s blood sugar be checked.
Dr. Dave Gantenbein
Antelope Valley Animal Hospital
(661) 273-1234
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