Acute Hepatic Failure Induced by Xylitol Toxicosis in Two Dogs

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

Two dogs were referred due to vomiting, depression and anorexia after ingestion of xylitol gum. Both dogs
were presented with hepatic failure and one dog had concurrent renal failure. Aggressive supportive treatment was
performed, but these dogs died. Necropsy of one dog revealed acute hepatic necrosis, severe renal damages, and
hemoperitoneum. This case report demonstrates potential hazard of xylitol toxicity for dogs with clinicopathological
and pathological findings.

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