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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 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 »  

East Valley TribuneShelter pets escape death row by planeSan Francisco ChronicleA few lucky shelter animals are taking to the friendly skies in search of a better life. With the help of volunteers, like pilot Jeff Bennett, Pilots N Paws ...Pilots fly animals to safe landingWANEPilots for Paws programs help give pets new lease on lifeFOX6Now.com MilwaukeeA paw and a prayer: Pilots save shelter animalsThe Associated PressWGRZ-TV -KIDK -The...  

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 »  

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 ...  

Tennis balls for pets get bad marks from watchdog groupUSA TodayHealthyStuff.org debuted a database today on more than 5000 products, including pet products, my colleague Liz Szabo reports. According to the nonprofit ...  

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, ...  

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 ...