I am going through the worst experience at the moment due to the dumbest thing - sugar free gum. I work midnights so my poor dachshund is alone all night while I''m gone and bored all day while I sleep. Normally he''s sleeping right next to me during the day, but yesterday he decided to use all 15 pounds of him to knock down my work bag, miraculously unzip the pockets, and eat the equivalent to an entire pack of Stride.
I thought nothing of it until I googled it. Sugar free gum contains xylitol which is poisonous to dogs. This is bad. Very bad. He ate about 20 pieces. Xylitol causes a sudden drop in blood sugar due to bursts of insulin and can cause liver failure. So far we''ve been through 16 hours of stress and $1000. I don''t even know that he''ll be okay long term.
Please be careful where you leave your chewing gum. I know for sure it''ll never be in my house again. I thought I knew most everything that could poison a dog. Just wanted to pass this on.