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xylitol
Xylitol triggers massive insulin release in dogs causing acute hypoglycemia and liver failure. Few cat cases reported but should be avoided entirely.
Other common names: 木糖醇, xylit, birch sugar, キシリトール
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Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, veterinary literature. For reference only, not medical advice. If poisoning is suspected, seek veterinary care immediately.