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My dog ate sugar-free gum with maltitol. Is it safe without xylitol?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | spayed | 8 years and 1 month old | 98 lbs

My dog ate Orbitz sugar free bubblemint gum. I looked at the ingredients on the package and online. It says it has Maltitol and sorbital. Xylitol is not listed. I have no idea how many pieces were left in the package or how long ago she ate it, but it had to be Somewhere between 1pm and 4pm. Will she be ok since the ingredients didn't list xylitol? She is an 8 year old 98 pound rottweiler. She is acting normal with her insurmountable energy.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 8th, 2017

Oh no, that wasn't good that Kujo ate gum! Thank you for providing the ingredients information for the gum, that was extremely helpful. The good news is that maltitol and sorbital are not toxic to dogs. Because it does not contain xylitol, she should be fine. You may see some stomach upset from eating the gum in the form of vomiting and diarrhea, and I will give you a home remedy to give to her if you see this. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. I hope this helps :-)

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

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    Since xylitol isn't listed then Kujo should be fine because that is the only sweetener of concern that is found in gum. The other listed ingredients are also not listed as being toxic in dogs. She got really lucky because the regular Orbit gum definitely has xylitol in it. Just keep an eye on her to make sure everything's ok and feel free to consult with Pet Poison helpline for confirmation because they are the toxicology experts. At the most however she may have just an upset stomach (diarrhea and possible vomiting), which a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice should help with. For future the Pet Poison helpline number is (855) 764-7661. Use extra caution in the future with your puppy Kujo!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 1st, 2017

    If the gum isn't sugar free, then there is no concern about xylitol toxicity. Xylitol is used to replace sugar. I would check the ingredients of the gum just to be safe, but Eevee should be fine :-)

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