For humans, there has been no evidence of any adverse effects. But when it comes to dogs, xylitol can cause a hypoglycemic reaction that may result in liver failure. Find out what type of gum he ate and what the ingredients are. If the gum is sugary without xylitol, your dog may end up with digestive upset, especially if he ate a lot of it. You should keep a close eye on your dog because an intestinal blockage may occur. Symptoms of intestinal blockage in your dog include drooling, vomiting, lack of appetite and abdominal pain.
If left untreated, an intestinal blockage could be fatal. If the gum is sugar-free but did not contain xylitol sorbitol, aspartame and mannitol are safe for dogs , the only possible complication you may see is the same as above — intestinal blockage.
If your dog has eaten gum containing xylitol, you should call your vet. If the ingestion has occurred within the last half an hour, your vet may recommend you try to induce vomiting at home with a three percent hydrogen peroxide solution. Only do this under the instruction of your vet.
Some dog owners may not feel comfortable doing this or are unable to induce vomiting. In this case, you should rush your dog to the veterinarian before the thirty-minute time window expires. The sooner your dog receives veterinary treatment, the better his prognosis will be. Symptoms of xylitol poisoning in dogs happen quickly — typically within fifteen to thirty minutes after consumption.
The liver can recover from the toxicity but dogs need intensive care, monitoring and sometimes blood transfusions. There is no specific antidote for xylitol toxicity. IV fluids can help support the liver and prevent hypoglycemia. Dogs with liver failure are treated aggressively with liver support medications and sometimes transfusions. Dogs that ingest larger amounts of xylitol often do not survive but prompt medical attention increases the odds that your pet will recover.
If you are a dog owner, make absolutely certain that your dog does not have access to any sugar free gum or candy. As a veterinarian in private practice, most cases of xylitol toxicity that I see are accidental ingestion. It is typically a dog that went rummaging through the owners purse and found a pack of gum.
As a pet owner, I choose not to have any sugar free gum or candy in order to prevent accidental ingestion. Consider the risks and keep your gum in a safe place or choose a non-sugar free option instead. Like Us On Facebook. We will do our best to accommodate your busy schedule.
Please schedule an appointment today! Request Appointment Please complete this form to request an appointment. Signs of Xylitol Ingestion: Vomiting Weakness and Collapse Drunken behavior Tremors or Seizures Yellowness of the gums or eyes The first sign of xylitol toxicity is often vomiting which then progresses to hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.
Close Font Resize. Keyboard navigation. With treatment, your dog has a very high chance of survival. The danger of xylitol toxicity is in leaving it untreated. All told, this can end up being a very expensive trip to the vet especially if your dog needs to be hospitalized. So try to prevent this emotional and financial stress by being more careful about your gum.
Either switch to a brand that does not have xylitol in it or make a strong effort to store it in places that your dog definitely cannot reach. Designed by Out of the Sandbox. Powered by Shopify. Xylitol Toxicity Symptoms to Watch Out For The symptoms of xylitol toxicity will start to appear about minutes after your dog ate the gum. The symptoms that you want to watch out for include: Loss of coordination Vomiting Fainting Seizures Liver failure Internal bleeding The last two are not really something you can see just by looking at your dog but they are serious symptoms that could be fatal for your dog if not treated.
What to Expect at the Vet When you get to the vet, you may be feeling panicked because you know this is serious. So here is what you should expect when you get to the vet: Because this is an urgent problem, the vet will probably skip the diagnosis stage and start treatment immediately. The vet is going to start by monitoring blood sugar levels in your dog very closely. In many cases, the vet will try to induce vomiting in your dog to try and get the gum out of his system.
If it is not possible to get the xylitol gum out of his system, he will likely need to be hospitalized so that the vet can provide IV fluids, liver protecting medication, and keep monitoring and adjusting blood sugar levels.
This will have to continue until the gum passes through his system. Everyone loves a good dog shoe video!
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