Why is gum toxic for dogs?

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asked Aug 5, 2022 in Dogs by Popliharsh (1,380 points)
Why is gum toxic for dogs?

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answered Aug 15, 2022 by layla (86,900 points)
Gum is toxic for dogs when the gum contains Xylitol which is a sugar substance.

Xylitol is a sugar substance and acts quickly and can cause seizures and complete liver failure in a matter of hours.

Foods as well as drinks that can be toxic to dogs include.
Apple seeds.
Apricot Pits.
Cherry Pits.
Avocados.
Candy.
Chives.
Grapes.
Coffee and coffee beans.
Chocolate.

Most other foods are safe to feed dogs including peanut butter.

Peter Pan peanut butter is safe for dogs as it's xylitol free.

Any peanut butter that is Xylitol free is safe for dogs.

The most popular brands of peanut butter, such as Jif, Skippy, Smuckers and Peter Pan are all xylitol-free.

Peanut butter is safe for dogs in moderation.

Peanut butter is a healthy treat in moderation for dogs although giving them too much could cause diarrhea and stomach upset.

Dogs can eat any kind of peanut butter including chunky peanut butter.

Peanut butter including crunchy peanut butter or chunky peanut butter is safe for dogs to eat.

Dogs can eat chunky peanut butter or any other peanut butter as long as the peanut butter does not contain any xylitol.

If the peanut butter is free of xylitol then the dog can safely eat the peanut butter.

The peanut butter that contains xylitol is poison to dogs but most peanut butter does not contain any xylitol but just be sure the peanut butter you buy doesn't contain any xylitol before feeding it to your dog.

Also feed the dog peanut butter in small amounts at a time because the peanut butter can stick to their mouth and cause them to have a hard time chewing it and swallowing it.

Too much peanut butter when given to dogs would also cause diarrhea and stomach issues.

But in moderation peanut butter including the crunchy or chunky peanut butter is safe for dogs to eat.

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