My 10 lb dog ate gum with sorbitol. Should I be worried about him?

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My dog (10 lbs) ate a half a pack of gum with these ingredients: sorbitol, gum base, glycerin, mannitol, natural and artificial flavoring; less than 2% of: acesulfame potassium, adipic acid, aspartame, bht (to maintain freshness), blue 1lake , soy lecithin, sucralose, tartaric acid, yellow 5 and yellow 5 lake. Should I be worried? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 11 years and 9 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Sorbitol is essentially safe and unlikely to cause your pet significant illness; it may, however, cause minor to moderate stomach upset. While these symptoms typically subside quickly and without treatment, contact your veterinarian if they persist for more than 24 hours. We cannot diagnose over the internet so it is always best for you to call your local vet and take Acorn in for an exam based on their recommendation. Our recommendation is to always get a vet exam when your pet has ingested an unusual substance. Hope this helps.

My 10 lb dog ate gum with sorbitol. Should I be worried about him?

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