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ilovelouie · 09-04-2006, 06:05 AM

Last night around 10:30 Bella vomited twice. It had little pink chunks in it and was sort of "gummy" . Well this morning my husband found an empty pack of orbit gum in her cage. Bella ate a whole pack of orbit gum. She must have snitched it out of my sisters pocketbook yesterday. She is acting just fine, running around and playing like her usual self. She had a normal poop. Should I be worried?

Oscar's Mummy · 09-04-2006, 06:13 AM

If she ingested it last night and has been acting normally, I think you may be in the clear (a quick call to your emergency vet probably wouldn't hurt just to be on the safe side). I found this article on an ingredient found in gum that could potentially be harmful to your dog, but it also says that any symptoms usually appear within half an hour of injesting. Also - I'm not sure if Orbit gum contains Zylitol.

http://unconditionallove.zaadz.com/blog/tags/gum

She probably threw up the gum because she couldn't digest it - and if she ate a whole pack, well too much of anything can make anyone feel sick right?

Take a peak at the article - I hope this helps some....

ilovelouie · 09-04-2006, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Oscar's Mummy

If she ingested it last night and has been acting normally, I think you may be in the clear (a quick call to your emergency vet probably wouldn't hurt just to be on the safe side). I found this article on an ingredient found in gum that could potentially be harmful to your dog, but it also says that any symptoms usually appear within half an hour of injesting. Also - I'm not sure if Orbit gum contains Zylitol.

http://unconditionallove.zaadz.com/blog/tags/gum

She probably threw up the gum because she couldn't digest it - and if she ate a whole pack, well too much of anything can make anyone feel sick right?

Take a peak at the article - I hope this helps some....

/Thank you so much for your reply. I went to the site and it was great. I just dont know if that ingredient is in "orbit" gum . Im going to check it out.

Oscar's Mummy · 09-04-2006, 06:33 AM

http://www.wrigley.com/wrigley/products/brand.htm

It looks like Orbit does contain Zylitol... but I think it's promising that she threw up the gum and she's acting okay right now. Still, I would give your er vet a quick call and see what they say - I imagine they'll tell you just to watch her, but at least you'll have a little peace of mind.

Hope your baby is ok!

P.S. If it was Orbit White, it does NOT contain Zylitol.

yougetthesmiles · 09-04-2006, 08:23 AM

I sure hope your baby is ok! Did you happen to call your vet to see what they said?

cchu · 09-04-2006, 08:33 AM

I had a gum scare the other day too. They are so sneaky aren't they?

YEa, I think you should make a call just to be safe but she seems fine. Good luck!

yorkieusa · 09-04-2006, 09:28 AM

People need to learn to put handbags out of reach of little dogs. They'll get in them every time. Some even get medication out of them.

Orbit does have xylitol in it. A poison!

http://www.wrigley.com/wrigley/products/brand.htm

Xylitol: Candy, gum and other products containing large amounts of the sweetener xylitol can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar (particularly in dogs), resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures.

JESSY_RN2B · 09-04-2006, 10:06 AM

Pray she is okay.........sounds like she is, but call the vet to make sure.

ilovelouie · 09-04-2006, 02:12 PM

Hi all, Thank you all so much for your replies. Bella is doing really good (Thank GOD!) I went to the site and read that athere was that stuff in the gum but it was one of the last few ingrediants so maybe that means there is NOT that much in it. I hope so anyways. Vet said just to watch her and if she is doing ok now and all day then there should not be a problem. Im gonna take her in tomorow anyways though because of her persistant "honking", she is doing that more and more and it is really scaring me. I'll let you all know what they said.
Thanks again all. Love and kisses from the sneaky little Bella.

yorkieusa · 09-04-2006, 06:28 PM

I sure hope she is ok. Hugs back to her!

She is such a little doll. That is a darling picture.

sshaw · 09-04-2006, 07:49 PM

I hope she is alright she sure is a cute little one!

09-04-2006, 06:05 AM	#1
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,762	Help Bella Ate.... Last night around 10:30 Bella vomited twice. It had little pink chunks in it and was sort of "gummy" . Well this morning my husband found an empty pack of orbit gum in her cage. Bella ate a whole pack of orbit gum. She must have snitched it out of my sisters pocketbook yesterday. She is acting just fine, running around and playing like her usual self. She had a normal poop. Should I be worried? __________________ Our Photo Album is HERE http://www.dogster.com/?185528 http://www.dogster.com/?246319

09-04-2006, 06:13 AM	#2
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	If she ingested it last night and has been acting normally, I think you may be in the clear (a quick call to your emergency vet probably wouldn't hurt just to be on the safe side). I found this article on an ingredient found in gum that could potentially be harmful to your dog, but it also says that any symptoms usually appear within half an hour of injesting. Also - I'm not sure if Orbit gum contains Zylitol. http://unconditionallove.zaadz.com/blog/tags/gum She probably threw up the gum because she couldn't digest it - and if she ate a whole pack, well too much of anything can make anyone feel sick right? Take a peak at the article - I hope this helps some.... __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

09-04-2006, 06:33 AM	#4
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	http://www.wrigley.com/wrigley/products/brand.htm It looks like Orbit does contain Zylitol... but I think it's promising that she threw up the gum and she's acting okay right now. Still, I would give your er vet a quick call and see what they say - I imagine they'll tell you just to watch her, but at least you'll have a little peace of mind. Hope your baby is ok! P.S. If it was Orbit White, it does NOT contain Zylitol. __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

09-04-2006, 08:33 AM	#6
cchu Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,485	I had a gum scare the other day too. They are so sneaky aren't they? YEa, I think you should make a call just to be safe but she seems fine. Good luck! __________________ Christine and Zoe www.dogster.com/?269135 Yes guys...Zoe is a BOY!! He finally forgave me.

09-04-2006, 09:28 AM	#7
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	People need to learn to put handbags out of reach of little dogs. They'll get in them every time. Some even get medication out of them. Orbit does have xylitol in it. A poison! http://www.wrigley.com/wrigley/products/brand.htm Xylitol: Candy, gum and other products containing large amounts of the sweetener xylitol can cause a rapid drop in blood sugar (particularly in dogs), resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

09-04-2006, 08:23 AM	#5
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	I sure hope your baby is ok! Did you happen to call your vet to see what they said?

09-04-2006, 10:06 AM	#8
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Pray she is okay.........sounds like she is, but call the vet to make sure.

09-04-2006, 02:12 PM	#9
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,762	Hi all, Thank you all so much for your replies. Bella is doing really good (Thank GOD!) I went to the site and read that athere was that stuff in the gum but it was one of the last few ingrediants so maybe that means there is NOT that much in it. I hope so anyways. Vet said just to watch her and if she is doing ok now and all day then there should not be a problem. Im gonna take her in tomorow anyways though because of her persistant "honking", she is doing that more and more and it is really scaring me. I'll let you all know what they said. Thanks again all. Love and kisses from the sneaky little Bella. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Our Photo Album is HERE http://www.dogster.com/?185528 http://www.dogster.com/?246319

09-04-2006, 06:28 PM	#10
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I sure hope she is ok. Hugs back to her! She is such a little doll. That is a darling picture. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

09-04-2006, 07:49 PM	#11
sshaw YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: vestal Posts: 1,289	I hope she is alright she sure is a cute little one!