Protect Pets from Xylitol Poisoning

As an animal health expert, you know that many ingredients in human foods pose serious threats to pets. Xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in sugar-free products, is highly poisonous to animals - especially dogs. Unfortunately, products containing xylitol are not required to list the ingredient on their packaging and many pet owners are unaware of its dangers. 

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) animal poison control center has seen xylitol poisoning calls increase dramatically over the last 15 years. In 2018, the ASPCA registered 6,760 xylitol-related calls, more than 30 times the number of calls related to xylitol in 2005.

The bi-partisan Paws Off Act of 2025 (HR 237), introduced by U.S. Representative David Schweikert (AZ-01), better informs pet owners of the risk and presence of xylitol in everyday products like sugar-free gum, breath mints, vitamins, cough drops, sugar-free desserts, peanut butter, and more. This legislation would require food containing xylitol to include a warning label outlining its toxic effects to pets. 

Please protect pets from xylitol poisoning by supporting the Paws Off Act of 2025 (HR 237) today! If you have experience helping a patient poisoned by xylitol or similar human food ingredients, please include your story in the sample letter to Congress below.