{"id":188570,"date":"2022-07-18T11:14:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-sugar-free-jello\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:14:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:14:09","slug":"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-sugar-free-jello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-sugar-free-jello\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a dog eats sugar-free jello?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-sugar-free-jello\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_sugar-free_jello\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats sugar-free jello?\">What happens if a dog eats sugar-free jello?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-sugar-free-jello\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_Jell_O\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats Jell O?\">What happens if my dog eats Jell O?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-sugar-free-jello\/#Can_dogs_eat_jello\" title=\"Can dogs eat jello?\">Can dogs eat jello?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-sugar-free-jello\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_jello\" title=\"What do I do if my dog ate jello?\">What do I do if my dog ate jello?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-sugar-free-jello\/#Can_dogs_have_a_little_bit_of_Jell_O\" title=\"Can dogs have a little bit of Jell O?\">Can dogs have a little bit of Jell O?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-sugar-free-jello\/#Can_jello_make_dogs_sick\" title=\"Can jello make dogs sick?\">Can jello make dogs sick?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_sugar-free_jello\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats sugar-free jello?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Artificial sweeteners like xylitol in Jello can cause xylitol poisoning in dogs. Too much sugar consumption is bad for dogs. This can lead to <b>weight gain, canine obesity, dental issues, metabolic changes, diabetes, and even pancreatitis<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_Jell_O\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats Jell O?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is estimated that <b>just 50mg of xylitol for each pound of body weight can cause hypoglycemia in your dog and much more than this can lead to liver failure. If you believe your dog has eaten anything containing xylitol, including jello, you should consult a veterinarian before taking any other action.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_jello\"><\/span>Can dogs eat jello?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs can eat gelatin (and some experts even say it&#8217;s good for them), but you wouldn&#8217;t want to feed them the flavored branded jello that comes in boxes as it is packed with sugar and sometimes also contains xylitol. You also don&#8217;t want to feed them sugar-free jello as dogs shouldn&#8217;t have artificial sweeteners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_ate_jello\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog ate jello?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog ate Jello, don&#8217;t panic. You&#8217;ll want to find out what type of Jello it is (whether it is sugar-free or not) and the ingredients in this Jello. In the event that the Jello contains xylitol as one of its ingredients, <b>contact your vet right away<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_have_a_little_bit_of_Jell_O\"><\/span>Can dogs have a little bit of Jell O?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, while it&#8217;s tasty treat for us, <b>it is not recommended that dogs eat Jell-O as long as it contains excess sugars, artificial sweeteners, or sugar substitutes like xylitol. All three of these aspects can cause illnesses and diseases either immediately or in the future.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_jello_make_dogs_sick\"><\/span>Can jello make dogs sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The History of Xylitol and its Affect on Dogs The reason is, <b>jello typically contains the artificial sweetener xylitol, which is unsafe for your pooch. Xylitol is extremely toxic for your dog and even small amounts of it can cause hypoglycemia, seizures, liver failure, and death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a dog eats sugar-free jello?What happens if my dog eats Jell O?Can dogs eat jello?What do I do if my dog ate jello?Can dogs have a little bit of Jell O?Can jello make dogs sick? What happens if a dog eats sugar-free jello? 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