Can cats or dogs eat sugarless gum?
Cats: Can eat · Dogs: Do not eat — Most sugarless chewing gum uses xylitol instead of sugar. It is highly toxic to dogs, according to VCA Animal Hospitals and the Pet Poison Helpline. Just one piece of gum can cause a small dog's blood sugar to drop to a life-threatening level. Cats are not affected by xylitol, according to the same data. If a dog eats sugarless chewing gum Contact your veterinarian or the pet poison hotline immediately. Because symptoms of low blood sugar can occur as quickly as 10-15 minutes.
English nameSugar-free chewing gum
catedible
dogDo not eat
Symptoms that may be experienced
- Vomiting
- depressed
- stagger
- Seizures
- Liver failure
Instructions
If a dog eats sugarless chewing gum Contact your veterinarian or the pet poison hotline immediately. Because symptoms of low blood sugar can occur as quickly as 10-15 minutes.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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