{"id":103792,"date":"2023-08-18T03:04:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T07:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/?p=103792"},"modified":"2023-08-18T03:04:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T07:04:41","slug":"my-dog-ate-gum-what-should-i-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topdogtips.com\/my-dog-ate-gum-what-should-i-do\/","title":{"rendered":"My Dog Ate Gum: What Should I Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

S<\/span>uppose you're a pet owner<\/strong> that enjoys the occasional sweets.<\/p>\n

It would be best if you were cautious in hiding these confectioneries.<\/p>\n

Trust me. You wouldn't want to call your vet saying, “Hey Doc, my dog ate gum! What should I do next?<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

If you've accidentally left your bag open and you caught Fido chewing on gum, you'll need to act fast.<\/p>\n

Some chewing gums contain Xylitol<\/em><\/a>.<\/strong> If you're a new pet parent unaware of this, xylitol is extremely dangerous for your pup.<\/p>\n

Chewing gums, if swallowed, can also cause an intestinal blockage,<\/strong> which can stop food from passing.<\/p>\n

This blog will discuss the possible effects of your dog eating gum and what you should do in if and when this situation happens.<\/p>\n

Without further ado, let's get right into it!<\/p>\n

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My Dog Ate Gum: What Should I Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

“My dog ate gum! What should I do?”<\/em><\/p>\n

Many pet owners have experienced that moment when they'll catch their pup munching on something they're not allowed to.<\/p>\n

And if this ‘something' is chewing gum, you'll need to know what to do next, if this is life-threatening, and if this requires medical attention.<\/p>\n

A dog's digestive system differs from that of humans, and gum is one of the foods your dog should not eat.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In some cases, dogs will be fine after eating a piece of gum and show no signs of illness.<\/p>\n

However, some dogs can become very sick and require immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n

At first glance, you might think that dogs eating chewing gum<\/a> shouldn't be a big deal since plenty of us have swallowed gum as a kid. (I know I have!)<\/p>\n

But the truth is gum can be very harmful to dogs due to a common sweetener found in sugar-free gum called xylitol<\/em>.<\/p>\n

What is Xylitol?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Xylitol is a low-calorie artificial sweetener that is highly poisonous for dogs.<\/p>\n

It's a great sugar substitute many manufacturers use since its sweetness is similar to sugars but has fewer calories.<\/p>\n

Xylitol<\/a> is a type of carbohydrate that does not contain alcohol.<\/p>\n

It is often used as a tabletop sweetener, or it can also be used in baking.<\/p>\n

Even though xylitol is safe for people, it can harm dogs.<\/p>\n

How Much Xylitol Can Make A Dog Sick?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Xylitol is so dangerous that a stick of gum can be enough to poison a small dog.<\/p>\n

Generally, it takes 0.05 grams of xylitol for every pound of a dog's weight to cause negative effects.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chewing gums usually have 0.22 to 1 gram of xylitol per piece.<\/p>\n

Now if you have a small, 10-pound dog, one piece of gum can be toxic to them.<\/p>\n

Foods and Products that Frequently Contain Xylitol<\/strong><\/h4>\n

But chewing gum is not the only thing you should look out for.<\/p>\n

There are still many products that contain xylitol.<\/p>\n

Below, we've listed other types of food that contain xylitol.<\/p>\n

If you own any of these items, ensure it is locked somewhere dogs don't have access to.<\/p>\n