Xlear, Inc. Issues Response to JAVMA Report on Dogs and Xylitol
OREM, UT -- (MARKET WIRE) -- October 03, 2006 -- Xlear, Inc., a leading manufacturer of xylitol products, issued the following statement in response to the clinical report on xylitol and dogs published in the October 1, 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA).
Reports and articles about xylitol and dogs have propagated across the Internet during the past several months. While Xlear does not manufacture xylitol products for pets, nor recommend giving xylitol to dogs, we feel that there have been some misconceptions reported in recent papers and statements about xylitol that need to be addressed.
First, xylitol has been used in a number of animal studies and the results of which have been included in the World Health Organization's review of the safety and toxicology of xylitol. In several of the studies, up to 20 percent of the total caloric intake for dogs was comprised of xylitol. These studies were conducted during a full-year time period, and after the study, the animals were sacrificed and histology studies conducted on their organs. No abnormalities were noted. Other studies have also shown xylitol to be safe. Please see the following:
-- http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v12je22.htm
-- http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v13je11.htm
-- http://www.inchem.org/documents/jecfa/jecmono/v18je16.htm
Second, many of the examples used in recent papers and reports against xylitol were extreme cases and focused solely on xylitol as the source of any problems. One of the first critical papers issued about xylitol and dogs referenced a pet that ate "100 pieces of Dr. Atkins sugar-free gum," which contained xylitol, as well as aspartame. Another example in the recent JAVMA report, which studied eight cases from 2003-2005, referenced a dog that had "eaten four large, chocolate-frosted muffins that contained about one pound of xylitol." These are extreme cases with substantial amounts of food, and should be considered in context with the understanding that other ingredients, such as aspartame and chocolate, need to be analyzed before blaming injury or death on any single ingredient.
"We do not make products for dogs, and as a company, we recommend that xylitol not be given to dogs," said Blaine Yates, chief executive officer of Xlear. "However, we do not feel that xylitol is as dangerous as it has been purported to be. While we agree that additional studies need to be conducted, we are concerned about advocating further studies, as sacrificing the animals following the studies has been the common practice in order to better understand the effects of xylitol on a dog's internal organs. Dog owners know their dogs best, and will know when their pets need care. Xylitol is a safe, all natural sweetener with some unique health and dental benefits for children to adults, and we encourage dog owners and health conscious consumers alike to learn more about xylitol at our Web site, http://www.xlear.com."
About Xlear, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Xlear, Inc. is recognized as one of the leading manufacturers of xylitol products, and one of the largest importers of xylitol in the United States. Xlear, Inc. is committed to providing consumers with the health benefits of xylitol by manufacturing all-natural, health-enhancing products. Xlear, Inc. offers Xlear Nasal Wash, an award-winning, patented saline and xylitol solution; a complete line of dental health products under the Spry Dental Defense System brand; XyloSweet, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in cooking, baking and general consumption; and Fine & Dandy Candy, a growing line of healthy, xylitol-based candies. Xlear, Inc. is a private company with headquarters in Orem, Utah.
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