For dogs that have eaten chewing gum, it is recommended that owners first check whether the chewing gum contains xylitol. If it contains xylitol, the dog needs to be sent to the pet hospital immediately to induce vomiting. If it does not contain xylitol, then there is generally not a big problem because it is indigestible and the mucus in the intestines and stomach can expel it. In addition, if the chewing gum is just stuck on the dog’s teeth, the owner can directly remove it.
1. Eating chewing gum containing xylitol
If the chewing gum that the dog eats contains xylitol, the owner should pay attention to it, because xylitol may cause poisoning in dogs and cause symptoms. Symptoms of hypoglycemia. Therefore, at this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital in time to induce vomiting, or to remove the chewing gum through gastroscopy. If it is really inconvenient to go to a doctor, you can try to give the dog about 25% glucose water orally at home, 5 ml every 2-3 hours, to reduce the probability of hypoglycemia. The dangerous period is about 48-72 hours. Generally, after 72 hours, the dog will not be in any danger.
2. The chewing gum does not contain xylitol
If the dog only eats ordinary chewing gum, the ingredient is not xylitol but gum base, then the owner does not need to pay too much attention to it. Too worried. Because gum cannot be digested by dogs, the mucus in the intestines and stomach can expel it over time, so it will not stick to its intestines.
3. Attention
In addition to xylitol, chocolate, grapes, onions, coffee, garlic and other foods can also cause poisoning in dogs, so owners must usually remove these things Keep it away to prevent it from being accidentally eaten by dogs and causing irreparable consequences.