House Bill
H.R. 237
Paws Off Act of 2025
Primary Sponsor
David Schweikert
Representative
Cosponsors
1
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Summary
This bill prohibits the sale of food containing xylitol unless the label includes a warning about its toxic effects on dogs. Xylitol is a sugar substitute commonly found in sugar-free products that is safe for humans but can cause life-threatening liver failure and hypoglycemia in dogs. The warning requirement aims to protect pets whose owners may unknowingly share food containing the ingredient.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Paws Off Act of 2025
This bill prohibits the sale of food containing xylitol unless the label includes a warning about its toxic effects on dogs. Xylitol is a sugar substitute commonly found in sugar-free products that is safe for humans but can cause life-threatening liver failur
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This bill prohibits the sale of food containing xylitol unless the label includes a warning about its toxic effects on dogs. Xylitol is a sugar substitute commonly found in sugar-free products that is safe for humans but can cause life-threatening liver failure and hypoglycemia in dogs. The warning requirement aims to protect pets whose owners may unknowingly share food containing the ingredient.
- Bill Number
- 237
- Sponsor
- David Schweikert (R-AZ)
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Status
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Policy Area
- Health
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Fact Sheet
- Title
- Paws Off Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- 237
- Sponsor
- David Schweikert (R-AZ)
- Status
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Summary
- This bill prohibits the sale of food containing xylitol unless the label includes a warning about its toxic effects on dogs. Xylitol is a sugar substitute commonly found in sugar-free products that is safe for humans but can cause life-threatening liver failure and hypoglycemia in dogs. The warning
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