What Is Xylitol? Dog Dies From Artificial Sweetener In Chewing Gum

A Tennessee family is warning pet owners about the dangers of an artificial sweetener found in chewing gum after their 3-year-old dog died, reports said Thursday. Canon, a husky mix, was healthy until Saturday night, after which he suddenly stopped eating and started drinking a lot of water. Xylitol, "He was a very hyper dog. We joke that he was a lot like me. He loved to eat, and he loved to snuggle,” owner Christy Figlio said. -- More....