My 5mo Old Shih Tzu Ate 3 Pieces Of Spearmint Gum Wrapper And Al,l What Should I Be Looking For With His Health?

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My 5mo Old Shih Tzu Ate 3 Pieces Of Spearmint Gum Wrapper And Al,l What Should I Be Looking For With His Health?

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Answer 1

Nothing dear this shih tzu will pass what ever it ate (I also have a 5mo shih tzu) she eats anything she can get her teeth into.
Although I would suggest you look out for lethargy and vomiting (more than one episode) that's when I would take him/her to see the vet.

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Some types of gum contain xylitol--this is a sweetener. This is toxic to dogs and causes hypoglycemia and at high enough doses liver problems. If this gum does not have xylitol then my biggest concern would be for a foreign body obstruction in a dog of this size--if the gum all wadded up together.
If you are unsure if the gum contained xylitol have him examined by a veterinarian. If you know the contents and no xylitol is in this product feed him 1/2 a piece of whole wheat bread to bulk the diet and help pass the gum. If he acts weak, starts vomiting, diarrhea, or stops eating have him examined by a veterinarian immediately.