What happens if a dog eats Trident gum?

Sugar free gum often contains xylitol, an artificial sweetener that is toxic to dogs. Xylitol causes a rapid and severe increase in insulin in the blood of dogs. This in turn causes a severe drop in blood sugar.

How much xylitol is in a piece of gum?

Most chewing gums and breath mints typically contain 0.22 to 1.0 gram of Xylitol per piece of gum or per mint. That means ingesting 1 piece of gum can result in hypoglycemia. At a higher dose 0.5 grams/kg, Xylitol can cause severe liver disease.

Does Trident have enough xylitol?

Online sources say Trident gum has 0.17 gm per stick. That’s 6 sticks at a time to get enough xylitol! Still, if you’re having ongoing decay issues depite reducing sugar between meals, xylitol gum could be very helpful, provided you’re willing to chew that often.

How quickly will xylitol kill a dog?

Each piece of sugar free gum contains enough xylitol to make a small dog deathly ill. The poison acts quickly and can cause seizures and complete liver failure in a matter of hours. Dogs that ingest xylitol can become sick in as little as 10 minutes. However, some dogs do not show signs of illness for several days.

How much Xylitol is in a piece of gum?

While different brands contain diiferent amounts of xylitol, the typical range is 300 to 1500 mg/piece of gum. This means a 20lb dog can experience toxicity after ingesting just one piece of gum containing 1000 mg. As one can imagine, the scenario is even worse for smaller dogs.

Are there any artificial sweeteners in Trident sugar free gum?

Trident Sugar Free Gum with Xylitol contains several sugar alcohols including xylitol, sorbitol, and mannitol. Trident also uses artificial sweeteners like sucralose and aspartame, both of which may come with health risks.

How much Xylitol does it take to cause problems?

How much xylitol does it take to cause problems? The toxicity concerns begin at 50 mg/pound of dog. While different brands contain diiferent amounts of xylitol, the typical range is 300 to 1500 mg/piece of gum. This means a 20lb dog can experience toxicity after ingesting just one piece of gum containing 1000 mg.

How much xylitol can a 10 pound dog eat?

Chewing gums and breath mints typically contain 0.22-1.0 gram of xylitol per piece of gum or per mint. Thus, to achieve a potentially toxic dose, a 10 pound dog would only have to eat one piece of gum! The amount of xylitol typically found in most pet oral-care products is very small and, when used properly,…

How many calories are in Trident sugarless gum with xylitol?

Nutrition Facts Calories 1 (4 kJ) (4 kJ) Total Fat 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g 0% Trans Fat 0 g

How much sorbitol is in Trident gum?

Based on our most recent tests, Trident® gum has 0.17 grams of xylitol in each piece*. That means you would need to chew more than 35 pieces of Trident each day to reduce decay causing bacteria. Trident relies on sorbitol for the bulk of its sweetener.

What are some gums that contain xylitol?

and Spry®. Please note that some Trident® gums do not contain xylitol so please check the ingredients.
Nicorette®
Life Savers
Tic Tac Chill®
Peanut butter – various brands
Additional products that contain xylitol
What kind of gum contain xylitol?
Glee Gum’s sugar-free flavors contain xylitol, which you can’t digest, Keatley points out, so it just passes through you.