Explaining Xylitol: Diagnosing and managing xylitol toxicities in small animal practice

Xylitol toxicity in dogs is a rapidly emerging and potentially life-threatening emergency, often triggered by seemingly harmless human foods like sugar-free gum or baked goods. In this focused and practical webinar, we’ll take a deep dive into understanding this dangerous sweetener and how to manage exposures effectively.

You’ll learn how much xylitol poses a clinical concern and why even small amounts can result in serious consequences—including hypoglycaemia, hepatopathy, and coagulopathy. We’ll walk through the most appropriate and timely actions to take in an emergency setting, helping you build confidence in those critical early moments.

The session will also cover the latest treatment approaches, including glucose supplementation, liver support strategies, and managing coagulation issues—ensuring you’re up to date with current best practices.

Ideal for veterinary professionals in general practice and emergency care, this session will equip you with the essential knowledge and tools to respond swiftly and effectively when xylitol toxicity strikes.

Kerry Doolin

ECC Specialist

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Kerry has been an emergency vet for 15 years after graduating from the University of Sydney in 2005. Kerry furthered her training via a speciality emergency and critical care internship at the University of California in Davis, followed by a three year residency in emergency and critical care at the Royal Veterinary College in London. In 2019 she passed her specialty exams to become a diplomat of the American College of Emergency and Critical Care. For the last year she has been working in Sydney as Head of ECC at North Shore Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre.