Artificial Sweetener Toxic To Dogs


	Artificial Sweetener Toxic To Dogs

thisnamecantbetaken

10-17-2007 2:29 AM

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dogs, cats, health, petcare, toxins, poisons, xylitol

thisnamecantbetaken says:

Dog-owners beware! Keep your precious pooches away from chewing gum. Watch out what they might pick up on the sidewalk too.

No reported risk to cats...Whew!

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10-17-2007 4:49 PM

kkcapricorn

OMG This morning I gave one of my dogs a sugar-free cookie. Made with splenda -- must check this out immediately.
Thanks for the info TNCBT

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