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Sugar Defender Contains Xylitol: Keep It Away From Dogs
Sugar Defender contains xylitol, and FDA says xylitol is dangerous for dogs, causing a rapid drop in blood sugar within 10 to 60 minutes. The label does not print the amount. Store the bottle where no dog can reach it, and call a vet or animal poison control right away if a dog may have eaten or licked any.
Written by the Sugar Defender label deskUpdated · 4 min read
On the label01
Does Sugar Defender contain xylitol?
Yes. Xylitol is the last item in the "other ingredients" line, after deionized water, organic citrus extract, natural flavors and stevia.
The label prints no xylitol amount, and it carries no pet warning. Its only child-related line says to keep the bottle out of reach of children. The same instinct applies to dogs. Our supplement facts page types out the full list.
What FDA says02
Why is xylitol toxic to dogs?
Xylitol can cause a rapid, dangerous fall in a dog's blood sugar within 10 to 60 minutes of eating it, according to FDA (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol).
| Point | What FDA says |
|---|---|
| Timing | Within 10 to 60 minutes of eating |
| Signs | Vomiting, weakness, collapse, seizures |
| Action | Contact a vet or animal poison control right away |
| People | Xylitol does not trigger the same insulin release in people |
The source does not set a safe amount for any dog, and neither can we. Any amount from a bottle with no printed xylitol figure is unknown.
If it happens03
What if a dog eats or licks the drops?
Call a vet or animal poison control right away, even if the dog looks fine. Do not wait for signs.
Have the bottle in hand: the Supplement Facts panel, the 60 mL size and a guess at how much is missing help the call. Follow the vet's instructions. The same call applies to a spilled bottle that a dog could have licked.
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See packsDaily habits04
How do you keep the bottle away from pets?
Put it in a closed cabinet after every use, and make the putting-away part of the same routine as the dropper.
- 01
Check the seal
The label says not to use the bottle if the tamper-resistant seal is damaged, broken or missing. Look before the first dose.
- 02
Fill the dropper to 1 mL
One full dropper is about 1 mL, the serving on the Supplement Facts panel. Place it in your mouth and swallow.
- 03
Once a day, same time
The label says 1 mL a day for adults. No time of day is printed; pick one you will remember, earlier if caffeine bothers you.
- 04
Review at day 30 and day 60
The money-back window closes 60 days after purchase. Bring any meter log to your doctor, and keep prescribed medicine as directed.
A suggestion, not a label direction: add a fifth habit after the four steps and close the bottle, wipe the dropper and shut the cabinet. A glass dropper bottle is easy for a dog to knock over, so counters and bedside tables are poor spots. More cautions sit on the side effects page.
If you decide05
What does Sugar Defender cost?
Three bottles cost $207 and six cost $294, with free US shipping on both; two cost $158 plus shipping.
Sugar Defender: from $49 a bottle60 mL · 2, 3 or 6 bottles · free US shipping on 3 or 6 · 60-day money-back guarantee
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Sugar Defender questions people ask
Is the xylitol in Sugar Defender the same as in sugar-free gum?
It is the same sweetener. The FDA warning covers xylitol products in general (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol). The amount in the drops is not printed, so treat any exposure as a reason to call.
Do pet safety rules apply to cats and other animals?
The FDA update we cite covers dogs only (FDA, Paws Off Xylitol). For cats or other pets, ask a vet; do not assume the dog guidance applies or does not.
Why does the label say keep out of reach of children?
It is a standard supplement warning, printed with the line about a damaged seal. A closed cabinet covers both children and pets.
Who wrote this07
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