Wrigley's Extra Ice Peppermint Sugarfree Chewing Gum, Classic Mint Flavour, Bright Smile, With Xylitol, Helps with Oral Hygiene for Healthy Teeth & Gums, 30 x 10 Packs

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and the same culprits are at play in Eclipse's icy flavor. So yes, a lot of chewing gum has the same offenders! Artificial sweeteners should be avoided in your pet’s diet whenever possible, as they can lead to an increase in weight and related health issues. Per 1 piece: 5 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg sodium, 2 g carbs (0 g sugar, 2 g sugar alcohols), 0 g protein

EXTRA Polar Ice Sugarfree Chewing Gum, 15-Stick Single Pack EXTRA Polar Ice Sugarfree Chewing Gum, 15-Stick Single Pack

Not all chewing gums will contain xylitol, some instead use the artificial sweeteners sorbitol and glycerol. Although it can be used in products for humans, this ingredient can in fact be toxic if eaten by dogs.

Sodium carboxymethylcellulose is a mouthful—and an ingredient in Winterfresh. It's generally recognized as safe, but fair warning: it can also be found in laxatives and cosmetics. See, the benefits of chewing gum outweigh the risks if you shop smart, says David Magid, DMD, a dentist in West Caldwell, New Jersey, who chews sugarless mint gum himself. Although some artificial sweeteners in chewing gums may be less toxic than xylitol, there are still some health issues you should consider if they have ingested larger amounts of some ingredients. To ingest a toxic amount of the ingredient, a dog weighing 20 pounds would only need to ingest two pieces of gum to have consumed a dangerous level. What are the other ingredients in Extra Gum? Xylitol is a sugar alcohol that is naturally found in plants such as vegetables and fruits and is often used as a substitute for sugar in sugar-free products such as mints and chewing gum.

Extra Gum Contain Xylitol? - Quality Dog Resources Does Extra Gum Contain Xylitol? - Quality Dog Resources

Per 2 pieces: 5 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 2 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 2 g sugar alcohols), 0 g protein The small amount of organic raw cane sugar for sweetness may be easier for some to digest than gums made with xylitol," Hyman says. Extra® Gum, the Official Sponsor of the Mexican National Team, Brings CONCACAF Gold... – CHICAGO, 24 June 2011 /PRNewswire/". Prnewswire.com . Retrieved 4 March 2013.Even if your dog has eaten a brand of Extra Gum that does not contain xylitol, there can be other health and digestive problems which may arise. While you are avoiding xylitol, there are many artificial products that are used in products that you can feel more confident in purchasing, these include Sorbitol, Glycerol, Molasses, Sucralose, and Monk Fruit. The effects of xylitol poisoning can begin to show in as little as ten minutes after ingestion. What are the signs of xylitol poisoning in dogs? Per 1 piece: 10 calories, 0 g fat (0 g saturated fat), 0 mg sodium, 2 g carbs (0 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 1.5 g sugar alcohols), 0 g protein However, all of these should be included only in moderation in your pet’s diet to ensure they don’t gain too much weight or suffer effects related to over-consumption of these ingredients. Photo credits