Dog owners warned over sugar-free items Oct 2, 2006 15:22:06 GMT -8 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by thyme on Oct 2, 2006 15:22:06 GMT -8 news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060929/us_nm/life_dogs_dcxylitol Their report in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association appears to strengthen the suspected link between the sugar substitute xylitol, thought to make dogs sick, and possible liver failure.