🍬 Xylitol Toxicity Calculator
Enter your dog's weight and the estimated xylitol content to determine if hypoglycemia or liver toxicity risk is present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hypoglycemia occurs at doses of approximately 0.1g/kg of body weight. Liver failure risk starts at approximately 0.5g/kg.
Most xylitol gum contains 0.2–0.4g per piece. For a 10 lb (4.5 kg) dog, 1–2 pieces could be enough to cause hypoglycemia.
No — only brands that use xylitol as a sweetener. Check the label for 'xylitol,' 'birch sugar,' or 'sugar alcohol.' Most major brands are xylitol-free.
Call Poison Control IMMEDIATELY. Xylitol is one of the fastest-acting pet toxins — insulin release can begin within 30 minutes. Do not wait.
Yes, with rapid treatment. Dogs treated within 1–2 hours of ingestion have excellent outcomes. Delayed treatment, especially when liver failure develops, significantly worsens prognosis.