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05-14-2009, 07:49 AM | #16 | |
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05-14-2009, 07:55 AM | #17 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | People often think that poisons only cause intestinal problems, but that's not true, they can affect the liver and other organs as well. There may be no symptoms until it's too late for treatment, please see a vet immediately, your dog needs to be treated. Xylitol can cause extreme hypoglycemia, and also cause liver failure, bleeding, and death. I wish there were a warning label on these packages.
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05-14-2009, 09:17 AM | #18 | |
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I hope she will update us soon. | |
05-14-2009, 09:40 AM | #19 | ||
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05-14-2009, 11:01 AM | #20 |
YT Addict | Just wanted to give an update...I contacted another vet in my area and he told me that he should be fine by tomorrow...just to keep an eye on him. If he wasn't to bring him in and they would put him on antibiotics. I had no idea that the gum could be toxic to my baby until I talked to my husband on the phone this morning (he is out of town). I then looked it up on the internet. I am at work today and started really worrying after I received all of the post so I went home to check on him. He has not had any diarrhea since during the night. His poop has firmed back up but it is the color of the gum he ate. He was acting normal. I am still confused as what to do because now I have 2 vets telling me he will be ok. I am still a nervous wreck. The gum did contain xylitol and I'm not sure how much he ingested. Thanks to everyone for your comments and keep Harley in your prayers! |
05-14-2009, 11:10 AM | #21 | |
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The effects of ingesting xylitol may not be immediate. I would insist on bloodwork to check his liver function. I can't believe two vets told you not to worry! | |
05-14-2009, 11:26 AM | #22 |
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| I do not think it is a good sign that her Yorkie is having this many Bowl movements , + the ones he is having is the color of the gum AND the vets she has talked to have told her that her pup is going to be fine? This is toxic! Isn't her dog still at risk? in danger? & if i am clearly reading the posts right, her pup has be alone most of the day? Mom has been at work? But was able to check on him during the day? I'd be a nervous wreck if this was my dog> I see red flags all over the place. How long is the puppy in danger? I beleive it is too late to induce vomiting, and will the pup show extreme distress within hrs? days? Is ther eanything the owner can do at this point for her Yorkie?
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05-14-2009, 11:29 AM | #23 | |
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I think you should ask yourself how you might feel if in a few days he goes down hill and passes away and you didn't seek medical care beforehand - bc there is a chance that could happen and you should be aware of that....I'm really sorry to put it in those blunt terms, but this is how some poisonous situations unfold. We've seen it here before in a beloved member's dog who died after a few weeks, despite immediate care, after ingesting something poisonous. I hope he ends up being just fine, but I wouldn't take the chance if it were my dog.
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05-14-2009, 11:31 AM | #24 |
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05-14-2009, 11:46 AM | #25 |
I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member | I may have missed it but is the OP sure it was Xylitol? Wrigley's brand of sugarless gum called "Extra," contains sorbitol. I believe Dentine gum, contains Xylitol, but not sure which others do. It looks like Trident and Carefree may also contain, Xylitol.
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05-14-2009, 12:50 PM | #26 |
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| If you read her post #20, she said it was xylitol in the gum. |
05-14-2009, 02:27 PM | #27 |
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| I am in shock that two vets told you not to worry. The ASPCA says that it is a major concern and the dog needs to see a vet immediately. She Yorkie's sugar levels and liver enzymes need to be checked immediately. Three pieces can be toxic to a 20 pound dog, so one piece for a Yorkie...
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05-14-2009, 02:36 PM | #28 |
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| You just joined today, am I correct? Signs of sickness internally don't always manifest in an outwardly obvious way. I don't think your post was necessary, these members are very concerned and just trying to get the op to take her baby to the vet. No one was attacking her mother skills. No where did I read that And what you did back in the 50's and 60's bares no relevance to this thread. Not sure what your point in posting here was???
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05-14-2009, 04:47 PM | #29 |
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| Looking for an update on this little yorkie? I am very worried about him
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05-14-2009, 05:18 PM | #30 |
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| Definitely get a new vet! I have had more luck with the vets at the humane society rather than at private animal hospitals. The vets at the humane societies are just as knowledgeable, plus the costs are much lower. They just do what you need and don't try to sell you products you don't need like they do at hospitals. Please keep us updated on your baby!
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