I think Moon may have chewed some GUM! - Maltese Dogs Forum : Spoiled Maltese Forums

**thepinkbee** · 12-26-2012, 09:09 AM

I came home half an hour ago to find Moon had torn apart a pack of Extra Dessert Delights Apple Pie flavored gum! I have no idea where he'd found it, but he did! I checked the website to see if the gum had xylitol in it, and it does not.

Here are the ingredients per the website:
NGREDIENTS:
SORBITOL, GUM BASE, GLYCEROL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS; LESS THAN 2% OF: HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, SOY LECITHIN, ASPARTAME-ACESULFAME, MANNITOL, CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, MALIC ACID, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME K, COLORS (YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE), BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS).

Should I be worried? I can't remember how much gum was in the pack originally. I believe that I had three pieces of the gum before. There was a lot of gum still left when I came home. I think at worst he had three pieces.

Moon is hopping up and down like his usual 9 am playful self, but I can't help but be concerned! I'm not quite sure he even ate the gum, though, because I would have definitely smelled it on him. It's a strong gum and he would reek of it.

In addition, my little hero also managed to find a mechanical pencil while I was gone and chew the eraser of that as well as a bit of the plastic and graphite.

I was SO senseless this morning leaving stuff around. No idea what I was thinking. He's never done this kind of stuff before. I'm very scared for him now! Should little woof be okay?

**Ladysmom** · 12-26-2012, 09:32 AM

A stick and a half of sugarfree gum can be toxic for a ten pound dog. Please call your vet immediately.

Hepatic Necrosis

The other reaction associated with xylitol in the canine body is actual destruction of liver tissue. How this happens remains unknown but the doses of xylitol required to produce this effect are much higher than the hypoglycemic doses described above. Signs take longer to show up (typically 8-12 hours) and surprisingly not all dogs that experience hepatic necrosis, will have experienced hypoglycemia first. A lucky dog experiences only temporary illness but alternatively, a complete and acute liver failure can result with death following. Internal hemorrhage and inability of blood to clot is commonly involved.

How Much Xylitol Is Dangerous?
The hypoglycemic dose of xylitol for dogs is considered to be approximately 0.1 grams per kilogram of body weight (about 0.045 grams per pound). A typical stick of gum contains 0.3 to 0.4 grams of xylitol, which means that a 10 lb dog co

01 Xylitol Poisoning - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!

**Furbabies mom** · 12-26-2012, 09:51 AM

My Laurel gobbled up a piece up a piece of gum a while ago, and we went to the pet emergency. They induced vomiting and she was fine. I'd take your little one to the vet now, as it seems like Moon got several pieces!

**Zoe's Mom88** · 12-26-2012, 10:59 AM

Praying Moon is okay. Please keep us posted.

**Summergirl73** · 12-26-2012, 01:02 PM

Lifting up a prayer!

**Lynzodolly** · 12-26-2012, 01:39 PM

Hope moon is okay

keep us updated xx

**wkomorow** · 12-26-2012, 01:47 PM

I would call the vet right away, I do not see anything that is harmful to dogs in small quantaties, a vet will know much better. As a precation, probably they will recommend a touch of hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting, to get the plastic and grafit up. It could damage the bowels. It is good there is no xylatol. I would also call the gum's 800 number to double check the ingrediants. If it contains xylatol, it is a definite emergency. Good luck, and take a deep breath.

**maltese#1fan** · 12-26-2012, 01:57 PM

I hope Moon is doing okay. Don't beat yourself up. It's amazing what trouble these little fluffs can get into.

**wkomorow** · 12-26-2012, 05:17 PM

How is moon, did you call the vet?

**Ladysmom** · 12-26-2012, 07:09 PM

Checking for an update.

12-26-2012, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
thepinkbee Newbie Name: Brooke Dog's Name: Moon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 16	I think Moon may have chewed some GUM! I came home half an hour ago to find Moon had torn apart a pack of Extra Dessert Delights Apple Pie flavored gum! I have no idea where he'd found it, but he did! I checked the website to see if the gum had xylitol in it, and it does not. Here are the ingredients per the website: NGREDIENTS: SORBITOL, GUM BASE, GLYCEROL, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS; LESS THAN 2% OF: HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, SOY LECITHIN, ASPARTAME-ACESULFAME, MANNITOL, CITRIC ACID, ASPARTAME, MALIC ACID, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME K, COLORS (YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE), BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS). Should I be worried? I can't remember how much gum was in the pack originally. I believe that I had three pieces of the gum before. There was a lot of gum still left when I came home. I think at worst he had three pieces. Moon is hopping up and down like his usual 9 am playful self, but I can't help but be concerned! I'm not quite sure he even ate the gum, though, because I would have definitely smelled it on him. It's a strong gum and he would reek of it. In addition, my little hero also managed to find a mechanical pencil while I was gone and chew the eraser of that as well as a bit of the plastic and graphite. I was SO senseless this morning leaving stuff around. No idea what I was thinking. He's never done this kind of stuff before. I'm very scared for him now! Should little woof be okay? __________________ Moon loves to smirk.

12-26-2012, 09:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17,462	A stick and a half of sugarfree gum can be toxic for a ten pound dog. Please call your vet immediately. Hepatic Necrosis The other reaction associated with xylitol in the canine body is actual destruction of liver tissue. How this happens remains unknown but the doses of xylitol required to produce this effect are much higher than the hypoglycemic doses described above. Signs take longer to show up (typically 8-12 hours) and surprisingly not all dogs that experience hepatic necrosis, will have experienced hypoglycemia first. A lucky dog experiences only temporary illness but alternatively, a complete and acute liver failure can result with death following. Internal hemorrhage and inability of blood to clot is commonly involved. How Much Xylitol Is Dangerous? The hypoglycemic dose of xylitol for dogs is considered to be approximately 0.1 grams per kilogram of body weight (about 0.045 grams per pound). A typical stick of gum contains 0.3 to 0.4 grams of xylitol, which means that a 10 lb dog co 01 Xylitol Poisoning - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company! __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341 Last edited by Ladysmom; 12-26-2012 at 09:34 AM.

12-26-2012, 09:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,946	My Laurel gobbled up a piece up a piece of gum a while ago, and we went to the pet emergency. They induced vomiting and she was fine. I'd take your little one to the vet now, as it seems like Moon got several pieces! __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

12-26-2012, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zoe's Mom88 Maltese Guru Name: Barbie Dog's Name: Zoe (Kyra my Angel in Heaven) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,774	Praying Moon is okay. Please keep us posted. __________________

12-26-2012, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Summergirl73 Maltese Guru Name: Bridget Dog's Name: Lady Bella (and Katie & Lucky at The Bridge) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,823	Lifting up a prayer! __________________ "A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."

12-26-2012, 01:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lynzodolly Maltese Guru Name: Lyndsy Dog's Name: Albert Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Scotland Ayr Posts: 726	Hope moon is okay keep us updated xx __________________

12-26-2012, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
wkomorow Maltese Guru Name: Walter Dog's Name: Lucky Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Berkshires Posts: 1,308	I would call the vet right away, I do not see anything that is harmful to dogs in small quantaties, a vet will know much better. As a precation, probably they will recommend a touch of hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting, to get the plastic and grafit up. It could damage the bowels. It is good there is no xylatol. I would also call the gum's 800 number to double check the ingrediants. If it contains xylatol, it is a definite emergency. Good luck, and take a deep breath. Last edited by wkomorow; 12-26-2012 at 01:51 PM.

12-26-2012, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
maltese#1fan Maltese Guru Name: Karen Dog's Name: Bella (and Heidi at the Bridge) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mount Joy, PA Posts: 858	I hope Moon is doing okay. Don't beat yourself up. It's amazing what trouble these little fluffs can get into. __________________ "In a perfect world every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog"

12-26-2012, 05:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
wkomorow Maltese Guru Name: Walter Dog's Name: Lucky Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Berkshires Posts: 1,308	How is moon, did you call the vet?

12-26-2012, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17,462	Checking for an update. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

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