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.
1 Answer
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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