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Specialist knowledge for animal lovers - free of charge

Our expertise and many years of experience in dealing with pets are continuously processed in our information series "Animal welfare through proper action". In our free brochures, pet owners and animal lovers will find important tips and tricks for keeping, protecting and caring for our four-legged friends.

The pillar "Education & Information to the Public" includes

- Courses at the SUST Academy
- Public lectures
- Education to the public
- Media work on current animal welfare issues in different countries
- Free distribution of information brochures and flyers
- Free distribution of animal welfare posters
- Animal welfare campaigns
- School campaigns
- Creation, printing and delivery of learning material suitable for children in different languages
- School visits and distribution of learning and information material in different countries and languages

You can order the brochures and posters of SUST free of charge in the WebShop

If you'd like to find out more about all the projects in the pillar of Education & Information to the Public by SUST, please access the German version of the website using your browser's translation extension.

The activities of the Susy Utzinger Animal Welfare Foundation are financed exclusively by donations and legacies (no public support).

 

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WARNING: POISONING HAZARD!

June 2024

The popular sugar substitute xylitol, also known as birch sugar or E 967, is used in many foods, especially in chewing gums and candies, in baked goods and chocolate, but—what many don't know—also in homeopathic globules, and can be consumed safely by humans. However, in dogs, ingestion of just 0.1 g of xylitol per kg of body weight can lead to severe hypoglycemia. More than 0.5 g of xylitol/kg of body weight can cause liver dysfunction and, if untreated or prolonged, lead to coma and death. Xylitol also causes hypoglycemia in ferrets, rabbits, cows, goats, and baboons.

How does birch sugar poisoning manifest? In some cases, hypoglycemia may occur with a delay. Liver damage can develop without signs of hypoglycemia. However, most often, signs of hypoglycemia such as trembling, dizziness, apathy, weakness, unsteady gait, visual disturbances, and vomiting appear after 30-60 minutes.

What to do?

  • Get to the vet as quickly as possible!
  • Do not attempt self-treatment! Inducing vomiting can further lower blood sugar levels.
Find out more here: www.toxinfo.ch/665
Precaution:
Be sure to check the package insert of homeopathic remedies and seek advice from professionals for alternatives! Ensure that foods containing xylitol are kept out of reach of dogs. Explain to children in the household why sweets are dangerous for dogs. Xylitol is also found in toothpaste. Do not use human toothpaste for brushing dogs' teeth. Many sunscreens and skin creams contain xylitol. Pay attention to the ingredients when purchasing.
 
Country:
  • Switzerland
5 Pillars:
  • Information to the public
WARNING: POISONING HAZARD!
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