Xylitol Toxicity Calculator
Clinical judgment required. This calculator is a decision-support tool, not a substitute for veterinary consultation. For poisoning emergencies, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or your nearest emergency veterinary hospital.
Xylitol Toxicity CalculatorCanine
Calculate xylitol toxicity risk in dogs. Estimates total xylitol dose in mg/kg based on product type and amount ingested relative to body weight. Covers sugar-free gum, candy, mints, peanut butter, baked goods, and pure xylitol. Determines risk of hypoglycemia (>100 mg/kg) and hepatotoxicity/liver failure (>500 mg/kg). Used for toxicology triage, xylitol ingestion emergencies, sugar-free product poisoning, and deciding whether to induce emesis. Common query: 'my dog ate sugar-free gum' or 'dog ate xylitol'.
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Total Xylitol Ingested
—mg
Dose per Body Weight
—mg/kg
100 mg/kg
500 mg/kg
Non-toxic
High
Lethal