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Xylitol and Dogs: What to Do With a Bottle That Contains It
Xylitol and dogs are a dangerous mix. Xylitol can cause a rapid, dangerous blood sugar drop in dogs within 10 to 60 minutes of eating it. Glyco Defender lists xylitol among its other ingredients, so the bottle must be stored where a dog cannot reach it.
Written by the Glyco Defender label deskUpdated · 4 min read
Is xylitol toxic to dogs?
Yes. FDA warns that xylitol can cause a rapid, dangerous drop in blood sugar in dogs within 10 to 60 minutes of eating it (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol).
Signs include vomiting, weakness, stumbling, collapse and seizures. In people, xylitol does not stimulate insulin release from the pancreas (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol).
The bottle prints xylitol in its other ingredients: water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, stevia, xylitol and citrus extract. No amount is given.
What should you do if a dog drinks Glyco Defender?
Call a vet or animal poison control right away. FDA advises this whenever a dog may have eaten a xylitol product (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol).
Remove the bottle
Take it from the dog and note how much is missing.
Call at once
Contact your vet or an animal poison hotline.
Bring the label
Have the ingredient list and the bottle size, 1 fl oz, ready.
Time matters because the drop in blood sugar can start within minutes.
How should you store a bottle that contains xylitol?
High, closed and out of reach. The label says to keep it away from heat, light and humidity, and to keep it out of the reach of children. The same shelf suits pets.
| Rule | Why |
|---|---|
| Cap on, after every use | A dropper bottle can be chewed or knocked over |
| Closed cabinet or high shelf | Keeps it from dogs and from children |
| Away from heat, light, humidity | This is the label's storage line |
| Check the safety seal | Do not use if it is damaged or missing |
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See packsDoes xylitol affect people with diabetes?
It does not stimulate insulin release in people (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol). That is a note about the sweetener, not a claim about the drops.
Never change a diabetes medicine because of a supplement. Ask your doctor before adding one.
Read all the cautions on the side effects page and the label on the supplement facts page.
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Questions about xylitol and pets
Does Glyco Defender contain xylitol?
Yes. Xylitol is listed under other ingredients, with water, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, stevia and citrus extract. The amount is not printed.
Are the drops safe around cats?
Our source covers dogs only (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol). The safe rule is the same for every pet: keep the bottle closed and out of reach, and call a vet if one drinks from it.
What are the signs of xylitol poisoning in a dog?
Vomiting, weakness, stumbling, collapse and seizures can follow within 10 to 60 minutes (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol). Do not wait for signs. Call a vet or animal poison control as soon as you suspect it.
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