Pet safety
Xylitol toxic to dogs: what to do if a pet gets a supplement
Xylitol is toxic to dogs. FDA says it can cause a rapid, profound drop in a dog's blood sugar within 10 to 60 minutes and lists supplements as a possible source. Olivaro lists xylitol in its other ingredients, so keep the bottle away from pets and call a vet or animal poison control if a dog may have swallowed any.
Written by the Olivaro label deskUpdated · 5 min read
Short answer
Is xylitol toxic to dogs?
Yes, xylitol is toxic to dogs: FDA says it triggers insulin release, which can cause a rapid, profound drop in blood sugar within 10 to 60 minutes (FDA, Xylitol dangerous for dogs).
FDA names dietary supplements among possible sources. The Olivaro label prints "Xylitol" in its other ingredients, after glycerin, water, organic lemon extract and stevia extract, with no amount. The FDA page gives no toxic dose, so we state none.
Treat the bottle like medicine and keep it where a pet cannot reach it.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On the label? | Yes, in other ingredients |
| Amount? | Not printed |
| Toxic dose to dogs? | Not given on the FDA page |
If it happens
What should you do if your dog swallowed a supplement with xylitol?
Call a vet, an emergency animal clinic or animal poison control right away; do not wait for signs.
Because the drop in a dog's blood sugar can start within 10 to 60 minutes, time matters. Have the bottle with you, so you can read out the other ingredients, and note when it happened and how much may be gone.
- Shaky, sweaty, confused, very hungry, a fast heartbeatThese can be signs of low blood sugar. NIDDK says to eat or drink 15 to 20 grams of carbohydrate and recheck in 15 minutes; get care if it keeps happening.
- Fainting, a seizure or being unable to wake someoneCall 911. Severe low blood sugar needs treatment right away.
- Chest pain, a racing or irregular heartbeat, trouble breathingStop the liquid. Chest pain, fainting or trouble breathing: call 911 now.
- Dark urine, yellow skin or eyes, belly pain, nauseaCan be signs of liver trouble, which LiverTox lists as a rare possibility with gymnema and green tea extract. Stop and get medical care the same day.
- Rash, hives or swellingPossible allergy. Stop and get medical help; swelling of the face or throat or trouble breathing is an emergency.
- A dog or other pet swallowed someThe liquid contains xylitol. Call a vet, an emergency clinic or animal poison control right away (FDA).
Signs from (NIDDK, Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia)) (LiverTox, Gymnema) (FDA, Xylitol dangerous for dogs) (FDA report a problem). This list is not complete. A supplement is never a reason to wait.
Storage
How should you store a liquid supplement with xylitol?
Store it where a dog, a child and a curious cat cannot reach: closed, high and out of sight.
- The label says to keep it away from heat, light and humidity, and to store it in a cool, dry place.
- It also says to keep it out of the reach of children; apply the same rule to pets.
- Shake and measure over a counter, not over the floor, and wipe drops at once.
- Close the cap after each use, and check the safety seal before the first.
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Does the xylitol warning apply to people too?
The FDA page we read is about dogs, and we found no source on xylitol's effects in people, so we make no claim either way.
People who take diabetes medicine should still ask a pharmacist before adding any supplement. Never stop or change a prescribed medicine because of one.
Keep taking prescribed medicine. Signs of severe low blood sugar (confusion, fainting, seizure), chest pain or trouble breathing: call 911. For a pet, call a vet or animal poison control.
If you still want it
Where can you read the full ingredient list?
Every row, including the other ingredients, is on the supplement facts page.
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FAQ
Olivaro questions people ask
How much xylitol is in Olivaro?
The label prints no xylitol amount. It lists xylitol among the other ingredients, so we cannot say how much a dog could take in from the bottle. Treat any swallowed amount as a reason to call a vet.
Is it only the liquid that is a risk to pets?
FDA lists dietary supplements among possible xylitol sources, without limiting the form. Keep any supplement away from pets, and check labels for xylitol before leaving products where a dog can reach.
Can I wait to see if my dog is sick?
FDA says signs can start within 10 to 60 minutes, so waiting is not advised. Call a vet or animal poison control as soon as you know a dog may have swallowed some.
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