FAQ

Many sugar-free gums contain xylitol, including popular brands like Orbit, Trident, and Ice Breakers Ice Cubes.

Dogs can begin showing symptoms of xylitol poisoning from gum ingestion within 15 to 30 minutes.

Several sugar-free gums contain xylitol, including Orbit, Trident, Ice Breakers Ice Cubes, and some varieties of Extra.

Symptoms in dogs can appear within 30 minutes to several hours after eating gum, depending on the amount ingested and the dog's size.

Chewing gums containing xylitol include brands like Trident, Orbit, Ice Breakers Ice Cubes, and some sugar-free gums from Mentos and Pür.

Dogs may begin to show symptoms of xylitol poisoning within 15 to 30 minutes after ingesting gum.

Chewed gum typically retains 10% to 20% of its original xylitol content, though this can vary depending on the gum type and chewing duration.

Even a small amount of chewing gum containing xylitol can be toxic to dogs and may cause severe health issues or death.

In most cases, gum passes through a dog’s digestive system within 24 to 72 hours unless complications arise.

Your dog might be at risk if the gum contains xylitol, which is toxic to dogs, so prompt veterinary care is essential.