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Humans absorb xylitol slowly, and the sweetener when ingested orally is absorbed at from 50 to 95 percent. However, in dogs, xylitol is rapidly and totally absorbed within about 30 minutes. Just a small amount of xylitol can cause a dangerous insulin surge and a rapid drop in blood sugar. The toxicity of xylitol in dogs is dose-dependent. The dose required to trigger hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) is approximately 0.1 grams/kg, while the amount needed to cause liver failure is about 0.5 grams/kg.
Xylitol is the name for a naturally occurring sugar polyol which is made mainly from the fibers of corn husks or the bark from a birch tree. However, Xylitol can also be derived from beets, oats, some mushrooms and certain fruits and vegetables as well.Xylitol is uniquely different because it is a 5 carbon molecule instead of a 6 carbon molecule like most other sugars.This small but important difference is the key to it's benefits as a food ingredient and it's use in the medical and dental fields.f you're still questioning what is xylitol, you can find more information on Xylitol on Web MD. While it is very safe for human use, this is not true for dogs. Don't let your dog ingest Xylitol as it may cause a sudden and potentially fatal drop in canine blood sugar!