b"Always, Always, Help Heal Your Pet With Therapy Laser.Always Know Drug Free. Surgery Free.The Ingredients InYour Dogs Foodand Treats.\x03 \x03 \x03\x03 \x03 \x03Peanut butter with the sweetener xylitolmight be good for bodybuilders andhealth-conscious consumers, but it canbe deadly for your dog,For years, the low-calorie, naturalsweetener has been in sugar-free gumand mints, chewable vitamins, oral-care ACUTE CONDITIONS :RXQGV\x03\x03$OOHUJLHV\x03\x03,QIHFWLRQV\x03\x03&XWXWV\x12%LWHV\x03\x03,QDPPDWLRQV\x03\x037RRWK\x03([WUDFWLRQ\x033DLQ\x03products and baked goods. 5HOLHI\x03\x036SUDLQV\x0f\x036WUDLDLQV\x03\x03)UDFWXUXUHV\x03\x033RVW\x106XUJLFDO\x03+HDOLQJ\x123DLQ\x035HOLHI\x03\x03\x03CHRONIC CONDITIONS Degen-Now, its showing up in peanut HUDWLYH\x03-RLQW\x03'LVHDVH\x03\x03,QDPPDWRU\\\x03%RZHO\x03'LVHDVH\x03\x033HULULRGRQWDO\x03'LVHDVH\x03\x03/LFN\x03*UDQXOXORPDV\x03\x03*HULDWULF\x03&DUH\x03\x03+LS\x03'\\VSODVLD\x03\x03)HOLQH\x03$FQH\x03\x037HQGRQLWLV\x03\x03$UWUWKULWLVbutter brands such as nut n more, P28and Nutty by Nature, products usually SHAWNA L. GREEN, DVMfound in nutrition and health food stores 15235 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beachor online.727.299.9029| MedicineRiverAnimalHospital.comHrs. Mon-Fri., 8a-6p; Sat., 9a-NoonXylitol, considered harmless to BY APPOINTMENT ONLYhumans, can cause your dogs insulinto surge, quickly dropping the levelsof blood-sugar. It can lead to liverdisease and prevent clotting, resultingin internal and external bleeding. Xylitol is estimated to be 100 This Is Such Atimes as toxic as chocolate to dogs.The number of products that contain *HQWOH\x03$OWHUQDWLYH\x11xylitol has been growing over the pastfew years, according to the American ~ Dawn Kn Klyczekek~ DSociety for the Prevention of Cruelty I grew up on a farm, and appreciate the to Animals poison-control center. The responsibility we have to our environment. center examined eight cases in which All of my pets have been cremated. When I dogs had been fed peanut butter with discovered Aquamation, we knew wed found xylitol. Five of the dogs either died or a more peaceful, gentler alternative for our had to be euthanized. Skipper, a Queensland Blue Healer. He lived While the same concerns apply to with us for a good 16 years.7KH\x03VWD\x03DUH\x03WKH\x03PRVWcats and other animals, peanut butter is compassionate peoplemuch more of a dog treat. Symptoms of you will ever meet.xylitol poisoning may include any or allof the following:Vomiting, weakness, incoordinationor difficulty, walking or standing, depres- Aquamationsion or lethargy, tremors or seizures, Water Cremation Specialists.coma.There is no antidote for xylitol toxi- Gentle. Eco-friendly. Safe.city. If you suspect your dog has ingestedsomething that contains xylitol, immediate \x19\x17\x19\x03:HVW\x03-HHUVRQ\x036W\x11\x0f\x03%URRNVYLOOH\x03\x03_\x031DWXUHV3HW/RVV\x11FRP\x03\x03_\x03\x16\x18\x15\x11\x1a\x1a\x1a\x11\x17\x1c\x1c\x13treatment by your veterinarian is essential \x0b:HOO\x03FRPH\x03WR\x03\\RX\x03RU\x03WR\x03\\RXU\x03YHWHULQDULDQV\x03RFH\x03\x15\x17\x12\x1a\x0c\x11to effectively reverse any toxic effects. U :H\x03DUH\x03WKH\x03UVW\x03SULYDWHO\\\x10RZQHG\x03IDFLOLW\\\x03LQ\x03WKH\x03VWDWH\x03RIRI\x03)ORULGD\x03WR\x03IHDWXUH\x03$TXDPDWLRQ\x11www.TheNewBarker.com Winter 2016 THE NEW BARKER 69"