Can Cats Eat Xylitol?
While cats appear less sensitive to xylitol than dogs, it should still be strictly avoided. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener found in sugar-free products, gum, and some peanut butters.
📋Nutrition Notes
A sugar alcohol artificial sweetener. Effects in cats are less studied than in dogs, but avoidance is strongly recommended.
🥄Serving Guidance
No safe amount. Keep all xylitol-containing products away from cats. Check labels for xylitol, birch sugar, or sugar alcohol.
⚠️Risks to Know
May cause hypoglycemia, liver damage, and other toxicity. While cat-specific research is limited, veterinary consensus is to treat as toxic.
Emergency Contact
If your cat has eaten xylitol, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear.
Sources
ASPCA Animal Poison Control • FDA Pet Safety
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