Veterinary Clinic In Toronto Releases New Report On Xylitol

January 08, 2020 – – Bickford Park Animal Hospital, a veterinary clinic in Toronto, ON, recently published a new and highly informative report on Xylitol and why it is deadly to dogs. The report explains what Xylitol is and how it can have serious adverse effects on the health of one’s dog. It also contains a great deal of information that dog owners may find very useful when thinking of ways to preserve their dogs health.

It is important to consider all the important factors involved in ensuring a dog remains healthy. A dog needs regular exercise, comfortable living conditions and food that offers high nutritional value. This also involves ensuring that one is not giving their dog food that can make it sick. Xylitol is an alcohol that naturally occurs in many plants, including fruits and vegetables. It is often used as a substitute for sugar in sugar free candy and can be used to help prevent tooth decay in humans. Xylitol is, however, quite poisonous to dogs, and even a small amount can be deadly to them.

“To humans, if you eat a lot of xylitol, it might cause some digestive issues. But in general, it’s well tolerated,” says the veterinary clinic in their report. “For our non-primate friends, though, it’s a different story. If your dog, or cat for that matter, eats xylitol, it causes an insulin spike. This can lead to hypoglycemia, a condition where their blood sugar drops. It can also lead to severe liver failure, which is deadly.”

Xylitol poisoning produces a number of symptoms in dogs that ingest it. They may display tiredness or weakness, vomiting, seizures, rapid heart rate, jaundice, black or generally unhealthy stool and trembling. If one suspects their dog has consumed Xylitol, it is important to determine what food or substance they may have consumed that contained the Xylitol and how much of it they may have consumed. It is usually best to simply contact a vet who will examine the dog, determine the severity of the poisoning and recommend an appropriate form of treatment. Bickford Park Animal Hospital can help those who believe their pet has consumed this poisonous substance, and they are always ready and willing to offer help where it is needed.

Bickford Park Animal Hospital is a full service, Toronto based veterinary clinic that provides a wide range of veterinary health services to owners of cats and dogs. No matter what breed one might have and what issue it may be suffering from, Bickford Park Animal Hospital has the tools and knowledge needed to help keep dogs and cats at their healthiest. The veterinarians at Bickford are all highly trained and committed to staying up to date on all the latest medical research and techniques in order to provide pets with the best available care. Visit their Instagram page online at the following link: https://www.instagram.com/bickfordvet/.

“I couldn’t say anything but great things about this clinic and the people working there,” says a 5-Star Google Maps review of the veterinary clinic. “I was so worried when my senior cat got sick, and they were able to get me in that very day, which was a huge relief. A major issue for me was the money; I’m 17, living on my own and going to college with no financial support from family, so a vet visit was an expense that I just hadn’t foreseen for my very tight budget. Thankfully, the vet was able to help me find the best treatment plan that would ensure both my cat’s health while remaining financially viable for me, which was an immense weight lifted off my shoulders. Now my cat is healthier than ever and I’ve found the vet she’ll be seeing from now on!”

Another client left a 5-Star review on the same platform as well, saying, “I brought my foster dog there, who they were kind enough to give support to. Very kind staff, and they ensure you are well informed about your dog’s needs moving forward. They took great care of my guy, who was in need of some extra care.”

Those in need of a reliable veterinary service are encouraged to get in touch with Bickford Park Animal Hospital. Visit their Facebook page online at https://www.facebook.com/bickfordvet/ or contact Dr. Helen Foster directly to learn more.

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For more information about Bickford Park Animal Hospital, contact the company here:

Bickford Park Animal Hospital
Dr. Helen Foster
(647) 347-8387
info@bickfordvet.com
807 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON

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