Xylitol and Peanut Butter

Please be extra careful when feeding your dog peanut butter.

Do not let your dog do this!

Although peanut butter is a good way to disguise medication, and a yummy treat for your dog, it can contain a dangerous ingredient that could cause death: Xylitol.

What is Xylitol?

Xylitol is an artificial sweetener found in sugar-free foods such as gum, toothpaste, mouth wash, candy, peanut and nut butters, etc. If a dog ingests it, there can be serious problems, just like there can be issues if a dog eats chocolate. So make sure you add Xylitol next to chocolate on your list of things dogs can't eat.

Please be extremely careful when using peanut butter as a treat. ALWAYS check the label for Xylitol before giving it to your dog. The safest way of avoiding an issue is to avoid peanut butter altogether, but if you do let your dog snack on peanut butter, double check the ingredients.                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                          
Symptoms of Xylitol poisoning:

• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Lack of coordination
• Depression/lethargy
• Tremors
• Seizures
• Coma

If your dog does ingest peanut butter with Xylitol, immediately contact us or the Animal ER.

Visit the Pet Poison Helpline for more information.