My 7 month old puppy swallowed a piece of chewing gum is that bad?

Question

My 7 month old puppy swallowed a piece of chewing gum is that bad?

Answer 1

Should be fine! My dog has swallowed gum too, she is fine, and was. It will come out, like if we do!! :]

Answer 2

As long as it wasn't sugarfree

Answer 3

Don't worry Mom.  Everything is okay.    If it's a particular flavor, you might want to check into purchasing some chewies that have that flavor.  Puppies should have fresh breath too.

Answer 4

    Two pieces of sugarfree gum can kill a 13lb dog so it it was sugarfree your dog will prob be in trouble by now.

Answer 5

haven't you ever swallowed your gum to get rid of it?  our guts DON'T get stuck together and it gets digested like most other stuff we eat.

Answer 6

If it is just a small piece I wouldn't worry about it. Usually it is sugarless gum that cause problems. I would think there would have to be a lot.  With puppy's you really have to keep and eye out on what is lying around

Answer 7

Depends on the gum. Xylitol is very, very toxic for dogs, and should be considered an emergency even when small amounts are injested. If you've got xylitol-free gum, it should pass just fine within 1 1/2 - 4 days.