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Dear Dr. Johns: I received information about the food additive xylitol being toxic. Having three dogs of my own, I am very concerned that they may inadvertently ingest some xylitol. Perhaps a short warning from you would save some of our pets. Mary  

Xylitol is a sugar-alcohol sweetener found in many sugar free candies, chewing gums, baked goods and dental products. In humans, ingestion of large quantities of xylitol may have a mild laxtive effect. In dogs, ingestion of even small amounts of xylitol can be deadly. Even more deadly than the "common" toxic sweet, chocolate. Special caution is advised for chocolate and other candies sweetened with xylitol. Be aware of the dangers of xylitol...  

New York Daily NewsZhu Zhu Pets Toys R Us: Toys R Us and Zhu Zhu pets are hot - watch for holiday ...Examiner.comZhu Zhu pets, Toys R Us, and anxious parents are a recipe for disaster. Why? Parents searching frantically for Zhu Zhu pets will stop at nothing. ...Zhu Zhu Pets are hottest toys of the seasonWCSH-TVZhu Zhu Pets Black Friday Toy Madness at Toys R UsHULIQToys R Us CEO says "optimistic" about holidayReutersNewsOK.com -KHSL -Gather...  

Keep pets safe for holidaysCharleston Post CourierAlcoholic drinks can be very dangerous, especially to smaller animals. To avoid holiday digestive problems in pets, keep your garbage out of reach or sealed ...Pet owners plan to find purr-fect giftThe Spokesman ReviewPetstew.com - A Place Where Pets Are Bought & SoldKillerStartups.com (blog)Countdown to Christmas Day 07Dog Magazine dot netSYS-CON Media (press release) -Jacksonville Daily News...  

New Zealand HeraldHow to protect your pets from coyotesSan Francisco ChronicleThey are clever animals and their typical diet consists mainly of rodents, insects, and small mammals. If they live near humans, coyotes will not hesitate ..."Amber Alert" Out on Jessica Simpson's Missing DogUs MagazineJess Lashes Out -- Why Would I Stop Searching?TMZ.com (blog)Jessica Simpson Offers Reward For Dog After Coyote AttackEcorazziall 222 news articles »  

New York TimesSwayze's animals played a big role in actor's lifeUSA TodayPatrick Swayze had a love for animals that helped him through his difficult days while he was dying of pancreatic cancer. He and his wife Lisa Niemi had two ...Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi: Animals helped in difficult daysIn Entertainment (blog)all 4,044 news articles »  

PhysOrg.comStudy: Some animals can think about thinkingmsnbc.comSome animals are more thoughtful than others, according to a comparative psychologist who says evidence is mounting that dolphins, ...Evidence Points To Conscious 'Metacognition' In Some Nonhuman AnimalsScience Daily (press release)all 20 news articles »  

Kansas.com18 Leonberger puppies keeps Wyoming family busyThe Associated PressA Wyoming family's Leonberger dog has given birth to a litter of 18 puppies. Ariel, a large Leonberger dog owned by Mary Ann Ruggiero-Smith, of Powell, ...18 Leonberger puppies keeps Powell family busyCasper Star-Tribune Onlineall 185 news articles »  

Chicago Breaking News - TribuneRescued Puppies Travel Via ChicagoChicagoist... by Best Friends Animal Society and Pet Airways. Pet Airways handles flights for pets in Chicago, New York, LA, Denver, DC/Baltimore, Omaha, and Phoenix.Rescued pets take over Midway AirportABC7Chicago.comall 4 news articles »  

CBC.caFour animals euthanized after arrest of Toronto Humane Society presidentJournal PioneerTORONTO — Four animals in the Toronto Humane Society were put down Thursday night after its president and four other officials were arrested. ...4 Toronto Humane Society animals euthanizedCBC.caHumane society president denies chargesToronto StarOfficer says mummified cat found in live trap at Toronto Humane SocietyThe Canadian PressUPI.com -Canada.com...  

How a Common Recommendation for Puppies Can Place Your Pup at RiskHuffington Post (blog)They also learn to that people outside their family as well as other pets are ok. Puppies (and kittens) who lack human handling start becoming fearful of ...  

American Humane Association Announces 2009 Pets & Pals Photo ...Reuters16 /prnewswire-usnewswire/ -- Earlier this summer, American Humane's annual Pets & Pals Photo Contest(TM) called for pictures of animals, ...  

World Rabies Day Serves as Reminder to Vaccinate PetsReutersIn addition to unvaccinated pets, exposure to stray animals increases the risk of rabies transmission. Be certain your pets do not roam free, ...  

Black Friday Sale on PetsWTAP-TV23 of the shelters black animals were adopted and 15 have to wait until their application is processed, and their animal is spayed or neutered until they ...and more »  

Melrose Police log: scary animals, assaults, and pool piracyBoston GlobeLast week's police log includes multiple arrests, dangerous animals on the loose, and a few fights, plus a one-man ...