People need to learn to put handbags out of reach of little dogs. They'll get in them every time. Some even get medication out of them.
Orbit does have xylitol in it. A poison!
http://www.wrigley.com/wrigley/products/brand.htm
Xylitol: Candy, gum and other products containing large amounts of the sweetener xylitol can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar (particularly in dogs), resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures.