Why can’t dogs eat xylitol?

The reasons why dogs cannot eat borititol include inducing hypoglycemia, epilepsy, poisoning, liver failure, etc. Xylitol is a nutritional drug that can replenish calories to the body and improve sugar metabolism. It is suitable as a sugar substitute for diabetic patients. However, this drug cannot be overdosed for a long time, otherwise it will easily affect blood sugar secretion in the body and lead to hypoglycemia. If it is not improved in time, it will increase the risk of other diseases and cause damage to physical health. If a dog eats xylitol, it is necessary to observe the physical condition at any time. If there is no abnormality, no special treatment is required. If there is an abnormal reaction in the body, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time.

1. Inducing hypoglycemia

Xylitol is a common nutritional medicine. An appropriate amount can only supplement the energy needed by the body and improve the sugar metabolism in the body. This nutritional medicine is generally used for It is a substitute for diabetic patients, but after taking the medicine, it will control the secretion of insulin in the body, causing the sugar content in the body to decrease, thus inducing hypoglycemia. Generally, blood sugar will return to normal after you stop eating.

2. Epilepsy

If you often consume too much xylitol, it will cause damage to the body's nerves, thereby increasing the chance of epilepsy. It is necessary to take anti-epileptic drugs under the guidance of a doctor to improve and reduce the number of epileptic seizures.

3. Poisoning

The gastrointestinal tract of dogs is relatively fragile. Excessive consumption of xylitol will cause methanol to appear in the body’s metabolism, resulting in poisoning and vision problems. Symptoms such as blurring and shortness of breath. It can be improved by inducing vomiting and gastric lavage under the operation of a doctor.

4. Liver failure

Xylitol will accelerate the insulin circulation in dogs, causing blood sugar to continue to drop. In severe cases, it may cause liver function damage, thus inducing liver failure. It needs to be treated surgically under the supervision of a doctor.