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My dog ate Equal sweetener. Should I worry about xylitol toxicity?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 11 lbs

My 20 lb dog may have eaten some equal sweetener. Is she in danger?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 10th, 2018

In looking up the ingredients of Equal, I see that it is made with dextrose and aspartame among other things. There is not xylitol, which is what is toxic to dogs. Check the ingredients of your packet to be sure, but as long as there is no xylitol in it, Goldie should be fine! If there is xylitol in the ingredients, then yes she would be in danger of xylitol toxicity and she should a vet immediately. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on December 7th, 2019

    Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that is very toxic to dogs. Your dog should be seen by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER immediately. Xylitol ingestion can cause dangerously low blood sugar levels and can lead to liver failure.

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