Michael G. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog, Georgia, a 1-year-old weighing 17 lbs, ate 4 or 5 pieces of Trident gum containing xylitol within the last hour. The vets in my area are not accepting pets at the moment. What should I do to ensure Georgia's safety?

February 20th, 2023

Marcus W. answered

Given the amount of xylitol consumed (850 mg, which is just above the 45 mg/lb threshold for hypogly...

February 20th, 2023

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