DangerAuto-avoidDogs only
Xylitol
Also labeled as
birch sugarwood sugar
Why it matters
Severely toxic to dogs even in small amounts. Causes rapid insulin release leading to hypoglycemia and potential liver failure. Any product containing it should never be fed to dogs.
How PawScore treats it
Foods containing Xylitol are auto-avoid when we grade the label. We don't publish the exact numeric weights so scores stay honest as the rubric evolves.