‘There’s something in your purse that could kill your dog’: Veterinarian warns of a seemingly-innocent everyday item that can be fatal to puppies if they ingest even small amounts
Dr. Matt McGlasson, a California-based veterinarian, has revealed an item that could be fatal to your dog. The vet notes that the deadly product can be found in your purse.
A vet has revealed an item that’s usually in your purse can kill your dog — even in small amounts.
Dr. Matt McGlasson is a California-based veterinarian who often shares his life helping save animals to his 670,000 TikTok followers.
Most recently, the doctor shared life-saving advice to users on the video-sharing platform as he revealed an item you should never let your dog near you that might be hiding in your purse.
Dr. McGlasson points out that something that may seem harmless to you can result in the death of your furry friend if they get their paws on it for a short time.
Dr. Matt McGlasson is a California-based veterinarian who has revealed the one thing in your purse that can kill your dog — even in small amounts.
She often shares a glimpse of her life helping save animals to her 670,000 TikTok followers.
She reveals that the item you should make sure is always out of your dog’s reach is glue
Keep the gum away! Symptoms of xylitol poisoning
Vomiting Weakness Lack of coordination or difficulty walking or standing
She reveals that the item you should make sure is always out of your dog’s reach is glue.
‘There’s something in your purse that could kill your dog. Sugar-free gum contains xylitol. Just one piece can be fatal for your puppy,’ he said.
The vet also points out some examples of sugar-free gums to avoid, including Trident, Mentos and Extra.
‘Keep your fur babies safe, no glue for puppies,’ she said at the end of the video.
In the caption she added that glue is ‘very dangerous’ for dogs.
Xylitol is a substance that is widely used as a sugar substitute.
And while it’s safe for humans, it’s highly toxic for dogs.
According to VCA Animal Hospital, when a dog eats a small amount of sugar substitute, it causes a strong release of insulin.
This release causes the dog’s blood pressure to drop and liver failure within 10 to 60 minutes.
Symptoms of xylitol poisoning include vomiting, weakness, lack of coordination or difficulty walking or standing, tremors, seizures, and coma.
The vet also points out some examples of sugar-free gums to avoid, including Trident, Mentos and Extra.
To protect your dog from xylitol poisoning, keep sugar-free gums away from them and brush their teeth with toothpaste made just for dogs.
Viewers flooded the comments section thanking the vet for letting them know the life-saving tip
To save your pooch from dying, you need to allow your vet to give it quick and aggressive treatment.
To protect your dog from xylitol poisoning, keep sugar-free gum away from them and brush their teeth with toothpaste made just for dogs.
Viewers flooded the comments section thanking the vet for letting them know the life-saving tip.
One wrote: ‘Sweet babies. Thank you for the information! I have to tell many people.’
Someone else commented: ‘I didn’t know that, thanks.’
‘Thanks for the warning,’ said someone else.
‘I didn’t know that,’ said one.