Heather L. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog ate roughly 12 pieces of Orbit brand gum. Since then, she has had a bowel movement or two but hasn't eaten much. She's not acting lethargic, she's playing and running, and still drinking water. What should I do?

June 23rd, 2023

Walter W. answered

The gum your dog ate contains xylitol, which can be severely toxic to dogs. Xylitol can cause excess...

June 23rd, 2023

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