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Can my diabetic dog eat sugar-free cookies with maltitol safely?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 9 months old

Is maltitol safe for my dog Pepper? Sugar free cookies because she's borderline diabetic.

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on November 22nd, 2016

Maltitol is not toxic to dogs like some other artificial sweeteners (such as xylitol), but it can sometimes cause GI upset or diarrhea in some dogs. So if possible, it would be better to use a treat that doesn't contain any artificial sweeteners at all. Many dogs enjoy cooked carrots or green beans, or small pieces of chicken or roast beef as treats. If you do opt to give Pepper the cookies, I would limit it to a small amount very occasionally to minimize the risk of upsetting her stomach.

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