The dog suffered severe liver damage apparently from the xylitol in the gum. It's safe for humans. But, Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs, according to the VCA Animal Hospital website. Even small amounts of xylitol can cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), seizures, liver failure or even death in dogs. Dogs develop symptoms of xylitol toxicity rapidly, usually within 15-30 minutes of consumption.
Stearns is a census-designated place (CDP) in McCreary County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,586 at the 2000 census. It was founded by Justus Smith Stearns.
The contrast to a conventional dairy farm is stunning. In Stearns County, long a dairy stronghold, the average operator milks 100 cows. The countyâs biggest dairy farm has 2,000 cows â 900 fewer than Riverviewâs smallest operation. But Brad Fehr, Riverviewâs co-owner, said the focus on herd size is irrelevant to environmental compliance.