Last week’s xylitol post <Link> shared how common foods can put dogs at risk. In a related video, Elanine Blythe, PharmD, provides more context related to suspensions and solutions that contain xylitol. She warns pharmacists dispensing gabapentin on the order of a veterinarian to be sure the suspension is xylitol free.
Source: Veterinary Pharmacy Education, April 28, 2023. Link.
INSIGHTS: For DVMs issuing an Rx to be filled by a pharmacy, reminding them to make suspensions and solutions xylitol free is a good idea.