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by angusmom on 08 August 2008 - 20:08
i just got an email from a therapy dog group warning about xylitol which is an additive in "breathalyser". apparently this is a product added to a dogs water to help with plaque, bacteria and bad breath. while this is safe for people, it is not for dogs. the woman who emailed me checked on snopes.com
it is made in canada and sold by a company called imRex Inc.
by hodie on 08 August 2008 - 22:08
I would personally NOT use such a product, but here is some of the science behind this in case anyone cares to learn more about it. Like all things, it is the dose that makes the toxin. Most things, taken internally in excessive amounts (and that will vary from substance to substance), can be a poison, including NaCl.
http://www.imrex.ca/
imRex has helped veterinarians to improve the oral hygiene of their pet patients through innovative, patent pending products over the past 11 years. imRex's innovation in formulation and manufacturing has resulted from its close relationships with its suppliers, scientific and professional collaborators and distribution partners around the globe. The company has enabled thousands of pet owners to finally provide home dental care for their pets using a novel technology and compliant-friendly pathway.Blood Glucose and Liver Function in Dogs Administered a Xylitol Drinking Water Additive at Zero, One and Five times Dosage Rates
November 27, 2007Drinking Water Additive at Zero, One and Five times Dosage Rates
James M. G. Anthony, BSc (Ag), DVM, MRCVS, FAVD, Dip AVDC, Dip EVDC, PAg
Lynn P. Weber, BSc(Pharmacy), PhD(Pharmacology & Toxicology)
Stan Alkemade, BVSc, MRCVS
Summary:
A study was designed to determine the safety of a drinking water additive that reduces plaque and calculus in dogs, and contains xylitol as an active ingredient. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was performed in 15 crossbred dogs that were randomly divided into three groups and had their drinking water treated for 14 days with either: a) a commercial health care product (BreathaLyser Plus) at the recommended dosage, b) an experimental health care product (BreathaLyser Plus containing five times the amount of xylitol), or c) a placebo of purified water with a colour additive. Results demonstrated that the continuous administration of a commercial, drinking water, oral health product containing xylitol, at one and five times the normal inclusion rate, does not cause hypoglycemia or alter liver function in dogs.
For more information, please contact imRex.
Regarding the non-existing risk of Xylitol toxicity in BreathaLyser
November 1, 2006
BreathaLyser Plus®, is a revolutionary drinking water additive manufactured by imRex inc. For years, thousands of dog and cat owners have relied on BreathaLyser Plus to effectively improve their pets’ dental hygiene without any toxic side effects. One of the active ingredients in BreathaLyser is xylitol.
Recently, BreathaLyser (and other oral hygiene products containing xylitol) has been targeted via Internet postings as being unsafe for use in dogs. With the best of intentions, misleading and erroneous information has been circulated, causing unwarranted concerns and a potential for unnecessary and expensive treatments. The statement that 41 mg of xylitol could cause hypoglycemia in a 100 lb (45 kg) dog is based on the error in the article, ‘Xylitol: “Sweet” temptation for dogs’, in a 2004 issue of Veterinary Technician.
Dog owners should be concerned about the amount of xylitol in a number of foods and products produced for human consumption.For example, xylitol chewing gums contain from 170 – >1,000 mg per stick or tablet. A sti
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