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Poppy just swallowed a piece of gum! So I just caught Poppy with a piece of Orbit gum and chased her, but not in time and she swallowed the piece of gum whole. :eek: Ummm.... is she going to be okay? Is this an emergency situation or is this going to digest alright? She's a healthy 6 lbs with no health problems to speak of. I really hope this doesn't call for a trip to the emergency vet... my husband JUST started his new job after being laid off.....we are at the end of our savings. Anyone have any experience with this? If we swallow gum, we're okay, are dogs??? My cat has swallowed gum and been okay but I didn't see her do it, I found the pack of chewed up and eaten gum the next day. ACK! |
If it was sugarless gum with xylitol it is toxic to dogs. Call your vet ASAP |
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This really sucks.... my husband is at work and I don't have a car. He's not answering his cell and I've sent two 911 texts. I called the vet and they said to watch her and bring her in if she shows any signs of distress. I kind of want to bring her in anyway. I'm really hoping my eyes played tricks on me and she didn't swallow the gum, it was across two rooms. I'll update later, I'm sure I'll be on edge all day. Thanks guys. |
Chloe got into a piece of unopened Orbit sugarless gum a few months ago. I wasn't able to determine if she actually ingested any of it. The paper was soggy and one end of the gum had a ton of teeth marks in it but we couldn't really tell for sure if any of it was gone. I kinda panicked because I knew about the toxic ingredient so we watched her very closely and she never exhibited any of the signs the internet said to beware of: Dogs that eat significant amounts (of Xylitol) can develop a sudden drop in [COLOR=blue ! important][COLOR=blue ! important]blood [COLOR=blue ! important]sugar[/COLOR][/COLOR]http://kona.kontera.com/javascript/l...rey_loader.gif , which can cause weakness, lethargy, loss of coordination, collapse and seizures. Symptoms usually begin within 30 minutes and last for hours. -C[/COLOR] |
Sorry double post...my internet messed up! |
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That's what I read too and I've been watching her like a hawk. I had to take an anxiety pill, that's how much I just panicked. But here she is, running around like her little bratty self...barking at me, attacking the cat......peeing on her pee pad then running over and making her determined huffing noise to let me know she DEMANDS a treat hahaha.... I think at this point, it's safe to say she might be okay. I'll still be watching her.......I scoured all her normal hiding spots to see if I could locate any gum remnants and haven't come across any, but she's a sneaky one. My husband made a very good point when he finally called me back and I was almost in tears.....she has a hard time chewing and swallowing her little treats (we break them in half) so for her to swallow an entire piece of gum would probably have caused her to choke. I think a gum chewing experience probably would have been a very messy one. I even was forcing her mouth open to sniff down her throat to see if I could smell any minty fresh breath going on. :rolleyes: I think this Yorkie Mommy just had a major panic attack over what is probably nothing......but sometimes you can never be too careful. She's like my little child. *sigh* Thanks for the support and advice on your experience!!! I was hoping someone else had gone through this too!!! And with the exact same gum!! Oy! |
This is an emergency! Xylitol: Common Sugar Substitute Xylitol Can Be Deadly for Pets Do you have a friend or relative who can take you to the vet? Even if she seems fine, your vet will probably want to draw blood to check her liver function. |
Definitely an Emergency! At least: ASPCA | Animal Poison Control Center You may be able to make her vomit... vet online at above link... hurry |
Can you take a cab? or is a neighbor available? Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center The telephone number is (888) 426-4435. There is a $65 consultation fee for this service. Be ready with the following information: The species, breed, age, sex, weight and number of animals involved. The animal’s symptoms. Information regarding the exposure, including the agent (if known), the amount of the agent involved and the time elapsed since the time of exposure. Have the product container/packaging available for reference. Please note: If your animal is having seizures, losing consciousness, is unconscious or is having difficulty breathing, telephone ahead and bring your pet immediately to your local veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic. If necessary, he or she may call the APCC. |
Someone on here did and I can't remember who... it caused permanent liver damage... |
If she swallowed it whole (dogs don't know to chew gum) she won't smell minty! |
:thumbup: I agree with the above posts, this is definitely an emergency! Ingredients: The gum is made mostly off Sorbitol, Glycerol, natural and artificial flavors. It also contains mannitol, xylitol, soy lechtin, aspartame, acesulfame K, sucralose, BHT, and red and yellow dyes. Today, the ingredients in Orbit Gum includes the natural sugar alcohol xylitol. This sweetner is safe for humans, but it can be deadly to dogs. According to snopes.com, "Just 3 grams of xylitol can kill a 65-pound dog." (So just imagine what it could do to a small yorkie!) If your dog gets into your Orbit Gum, OR ANY product that contains xylitol, contact your veterinarian immediately! |
You may not see symptoms for days... it will be too late...damage will be done... |
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I agree She should be taken to the vet right away..... |
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This just happened with a little Maltese on another forum I belong to about a week ago. She rushed her to the vet, had bloodwork done and everything was fine, thank heavens. The vet put her on Denamarin for a couple of weeks to prevent liver damage. |
I forwarded this thread to my husband, as well as some links. My regular vet didn't seem very concerned but I think we are going to take her to an ER vet as soon as he gets home, which can't come soon enough. (2 hours probably :( ) I just gave her a bunch of nutrical and water. I feel so helpless... I needed to do something and read a bunch of tips on what you can do right away if you think this has happened (ways to counteract hypoglycemia). Soooooo........ hopefully he'll be home sooner than later. I don't have friends or family around here. I hate this!!!! I don't even know if she swallowed the damn gum and now I am going to lose major money that we don't even have treating something I don't even know if she has! GAH! This is brutal. I am throwing away every piece of gum in this house and never buying any again. I had no idea. :( Of all the things the puppy books and brochures warn you about, gum is not on any of them. :thumbdown |
One stick of gum is a toxic dose for a toy breed dog. Liver damage is a concern. I'd be especially worried in any breed prone to liver disease like Yorkies are: About.com: http://www2.aspca.org/site/DocServer/vetm0207f_095-100_.pdf?docID=10462 |
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I am going to tell everyone I know about this. I seriously never ever knew! I wonder if my friends who have small dogs even know!? I know my family doesn't. I've been ripped off before with my dog and especially my cats at emergency vets...what exact should I be asking for in regards to tests for her?? Should she be having bloodwork? Is there something that they give her to just neutralize in case she did swallow the gum? Like I said, my husband JUST started working again after being laid off.......I will obviously spare no expense if it's my baby's life but nothing unnecessary, what would you recommend??? And thank you!! |
This site tells you what to do, and is available to your ER vet to be sure they are up to date on the latest treatment protocols... Northside Veterinary Clinic -- Pet Care Scroll down to the bottom... Suggest applying for Care Credit if needed.... can approve you in minutes... |
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Unfortunately our credit took a huge dive due to layoffs and other things I won't get into that subsequently happened....and we do not qualify for care credit (or any credit for that matter) any longer. That site just gives information on the toxicity, not on the tests needed to perform. What exactly are they going to do to her, has anyone else been through this and know what needs to happen here? |
No, it tells you to call the ASPCA animal poison center and they will tell you what to expect and for $60,00 fee they will talk with your vet to be sure your dog gets the most current treatment available for Xylitol poisoning. They will also tell you things you can do at home for your dog while waiting to get to the vet. They give you a case number to give to the vet and talk to him/her to be sure the latest protocols are followed. |
Just found this hope it helps in knowing what vets need to do. Hope she's all right and never ate the gum xo How to Avoid Xylitol Poisoning in Dogs: The Xylitol Sugar Substitute in Candy, Chewing Gum is Toxic to Dogs |
I will do a search but I remember she said her vet wasn't current with treating Xylitol poisoning and her dog ended up suffering with permanent liver damage, because everything that should have been done wasn't done. |
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Can you take her to your regular vet instead of going to the emergency vet? It will be a lot less expensive. |
Here's another... sorry no time to read... it's in one of them... http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...death-pup.html |
When I was working as a Vet Tech, I recall the vet asking a client if they would pay the fee for the vet to call the ASPCA poison control hotline, bc he wasn't sure how to treat their dog, so don't be surprised if this happens. This is the best place to get the info. Well, I have to go, so I truly hope all goes well for your pup and I do hope it's not too expensive. Best Wishes, Kathy |
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