Xylitol is a low calorie sugar substitute that has gained popularity since its first FDA-approved appearance in the early 1960s. It contains about two thirds the calories of regular sugar and has good properties for human health, with the initial marketing for diabetics. Today, you can probably imagine the amount of “low calorie” items that…
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol with many uses. It can be used to help prevent cavities, sweeten foods and candies, retain moisture, and prevent fermentation and molding. Because of its versatility, xylitol is being found in a wide range of household products. Xylitol can be found in gum, candy, drinks, baked goods, toothpastes, lotions, deodorants,…
Many people are cutting back on sugar, which has led to an enormous increase in the number of products that contain xylitol, a lower-calorie sugar substitute with a low glycemic index that is found naturally in berries, plums, corn, oats, mushrooms, lettuce, trees and some other fruits. Now it is being used to sweeten everything…
Heather Handley, DVM Senior Consulting Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology Pet Poison Helpline® When it comes to children, it is pretty standard to have “non-toxic” school supplies. That makes sense, but what does “non-toxic” mean? A product will get that label if its use is not expected to cause adverse health events. For example, a child may…
Nicole Bode, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Some of us love the colder weather, some of us dread it from the first snowfall to the last snowmelt each spring. All of us love our pets and want them prepared to be their healthiest and most comfortable when the seasons finally change. Here are…
