Xylitol is an artificial sweetener found in many household products. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control lists it among people foods to avoid feeding pets. The text below is reproduced verbatim from the ASPCA public advisory.
> Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste. Xylitol can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and potentially liver damage depending on the amount ingested. Initial signs of toxicosis include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination, which can progress to seizures. Liver damage can occur within 12-24 hours, which can also cause secondary issues with abnormal bleeding.
Source: pdf-raw/pet-toxicology/aspca_people_foods.txt (faithful tag-stripped extraction of https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets).
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Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste.Xylitol can cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and potentially liver damage depending on the amount ingested.Initial signs of toxicosis include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination, which can progress to seizures.Liver damage can occur within 12-24 hours, which can also cause secondary issues with abnormal bleeding.