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Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Pet Poison Safety: Products Sweetened with Xylitol Can Be Toxic To Dogs- CLICK HERE!

With all the talk about Poinsettias and Chocolate around the holidays, I wanted to share this safety concern with all of our pet owners:

"The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has issued a warning to pet owners that xylitol, a sweetener found in many sugar-free products, can cause serious problems for companion canines.

Dogs ingesting significant amounts of items sweetened with xylitol could develop a fairly sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. Signs can develop quite rapidly, sometimes less than half an hour after ingestion.

It was previously thought that only large concentrations of xylitol resulted in problems—but new data is beginning to disprove this. “We seem to be learning new information with each case we manage,” says APCC veterinary toxicologist Dr. Eric Dunayer. “We also have begun to see problems developing from ingestions of products with lesser amounts of this sweetener.”

APCC experts urge pet owners to keep candy, gum and other foods containing xylitol out of their animals’ reach. If you suspect that your pet has ingested products sweetened with xylitol—or any other potentially dangerous substance—call your veterinarian or the APCC's emergency hotline at (888) 426-4435 for round-the-clock telephone assistance."

Interested in keeping your dog contained to a certain area in your home during the holidays?

The Sturdy Wooden Gate is high enough to contain small pets yet low enough for pet owners to step over. Attractive vertical slat design features 1 1/2 inch spacing between slats. Pressure mounted gate installs easily without hardware or tools and will not mar walls or doorframes. Adjusts to fit openings 30-44 inches wide and measures 18 inches H.

Convenient door with spring-loaded pull latch allows you to give pet easy access without moving gate.

Prefer Electronic? Instant Pet Barrier With One Zone Designed by professionals to instantly keep your dog away from problem areas in your home - no training necessary. Keep your dog out of the kitchen because some foods like chocolate or those containing Xylitol can hurt them! Unlike other deterrents, ZONES™ are totally cordless. You can put a ZONE near anything you want your dog to avoid - the trash, kitchen counter or protect your fine furniture. Each ZONE protects an area from 2' to 12'

Keep your furry friend safe this holiday season for a fraction of the cost that those vet bills would be - not to mention the heartache of seeing your canine companion hurt or sick.

Happy Holidays!

Labels: Instant Pet Barrier System, Xylitol Poisonous to Pets