ok, my dog ate half a pack of triedent gum. HELP!?!?

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shes is not acting sick

but the gum did have Xylitol in it.

should i just wait it out or call a vet?
 
call a vet right away if the gum get stuck in it's organs
it could be fatal
 
Call the vet.
Chewing this sugar substitute is not toxic for humans because it does not get absorbed from the intestines and therefore does not affect us. But it is absorbed from the intestine and goes into the blood stream of our pets. And that is where the toxicity comes in.
The affect of Xylitol is to cause the secretion of insulin, which dangerously lowers blood sugar . In addition, it can cause liver failure depending on the quantity ingested. The amount that needs to be consumed to be toxic depends on the substance eaten and the weight of the pet. There is still no hard fast data concerning lethal dose of this substance
 
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