Our question this week was:My Yorkie Pomeranian cross dog ate a round piece of bubble gum. He swallowed it whole. Will it hurt him? Should I be worried?Stacie JacksonAnswerHi Stacie– thanks for your email. Bubble gum does not cause a problem in most dogs. It will probably soften as it gets to his stomach and he should pass it on though. Signs of a problem would be vomiting, lethargy, lack of appetite and/or abdominal painBiocaine 4ozTomlyn Biocaine (4 oz) is a First Aid Lotion for dogs and cats relieves pain and stops wound chewing, licking and scratching. Painless and soothing to.... An article that might be helpful to you is Dangerous Foods: Are They Harmful to Your Dog? and Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies in Dogs.Best of luck! Dr. Jon Send Us Your QuestionI will choose five questions a week and will publish the answers. Please note that not all questions will be answered. If your dog is experiencing a medical problem or having an emergency situation, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
Can something as common as chewing gum be toxic? The answer is yes. According to the Animal Poison Control Center, since July 2003, they have managed over 45 sick pets after eating products containing...
Certain foods can be dangerous to your pet causing varying degrees of illness. Some food is toxic due to ingredients and some by improper cooking, storage or poor hygiene.
Dogs are curious animals and love to play, but they also like to chew on their toys and, as a result, sometimes swallow harmful objects that can affect their health. It is important that you protect your...
Many sugarless gums contain xylitol, which have been associated with causing low blood sugar, and with liver failure in dogs.
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