Xylitol

34 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA

Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.

Total Reports

Deaths Reported

1180.0%

Death Rate

Active Ingredients

Xylitol

Administration Routes

OralUnknown

Species Affected

Dog 33

Unknown 1

Most Affected Breeds

Dog (unknown) 16

Retriever - Labrador 4

Shepherd Dog - German 2

Crossbred Canine/dog 2

Mixed (Dog) 1

Bichon Frise 1

Dachshund (unspecified) 1

Spitz - German Pomeranian 1

Cattle Dog - Australian (blue heeler, red heeler, Queensland cattledog) 1

Unknown 1

Most Reported Reactions

Accidental exposure 18

Hypoglycaemia 12

Vomiting 10

Seizure NOS 8

Liver failure 5

Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 4

Elevated liver enzymes 4

Product label issues 3

Collapse NOS (see also 'Cardio-vascular' and 'Neurological disorders') 3

Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 3

Hepatopathy 2

Death by euthanasia 2

Outcome Breakdown

Outcome Unknown

15 (48.4%)

Ongoing

8 (25.8%)

Recovered/Normal

4 (12.9%)

Euthanized

2 (6.5%)

Died

2 (6.5%)

Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.