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Case Reports
. 2018 Nov 8;7(1):5-10.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.1869. eCollection 2019 Jan.

Xylitol toxicosis and serotonin-like syndrome occurring simultaneously in a dog secondary to ingestion of Natrol 5-HTP Fast Dissolve Tablets

Jennifer M Ortolani  1 , Tara J Bellis  1 , Michelle D Griego  1
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Case Reports

Xylitol toxicosis and serotonin-like syndrome occurring simultaneously in a dog secondary to ingestion of Natrol 5-HTP Fast Dissolve Tablets

Jennifer M Ortolani et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Xylitol and serotonergic compounds are included in the manufacture of numerous over-the-counter products. Both compounds have been documented to cause toxicosis in dogs. This report details the first case of simultaneous xylitol toxicosis and serotonin-like syndrome in a dog, secondary to ingestion of a single over-the-counter product.

Keywords: Natrol 5‐HTP; canine; serotonin‐like syndrome; veterinary; xylitol toxicosis.

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