My dog might eat sorbitol gum. Is it toxic? What symptoms should I watch for?

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I had one piece of gum left in the packet, gum that is in the attached picture. i am now at work and have realised I have lost it. I’m not sure if it fell out at home but if so jake could eat it while I am not home. I don’t finish work till half 4 in the morning. He normally just goes straight to bed but if he spots it he will more than likely try and eat it. But as said I’m not sure where I lost it. I’m really worried about him. Will he just poo it out? What symptoms am I looking for? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Male | neutered | 1 year and 7 months old

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This specific brand of gum does not contain xylitol which is the concerning ingredient I was talking to you about in the previous message. Instead, it contains sorbitol which is not as toxic to dogs and he would to eat a lot of gum to have any stomach upset. I do not think that you need to worry to much about it if this is the kind of gum that you lost, especially since it may not be even at home for Jake to have access to. Good luck!

My dog might eat sorbitol gum. Is it toxic? What symptoms should I watch for?

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