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Kids shouldn't chew gum until they fully understand the importance of not swallowing it. By age 5, most children will understand that gum is different than candy and is not to be swallowed. Though your stomach can't break down a piece of gum the same way it breaks down other food, your digestive system canmove it along through normal intestinal activity. In other words, it comes out the other end when you have a bowel movement (poop). When Is Swallowed Gum a Problem? But the human digestive tract can't digest the gum resin. It's moved through the digestive tract by the normal pushing (peristaltic) actions of the gut. The gum's journey ends during a trip to the bathroom. Are Some Kids Too Young for Gum?

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Gum used to come from tree resin. These days, though, chewing gum is made of a substance called gum base, which is largely synthetic — not made from any real food ingredients. Gum base is non-nutritive, which means it doesn’t provide any nutritional value, and is nondigestible, which means your body can’t break it down like it does other foods.If you suspect that your dog may have consumed sugar-free gum or any other product containing xylitol, immediately call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline (800-213-6680). At this time, there is no antidote for xylitol toxicity. Your veterinarian will usually monitor your dog for at least 12 hours for blood sugar levels and liver function, and if the dog’s blood sugar remains too low, they may require treatment for 1 to 2 two days with an IV glucose solution. Prevention Xylitol is a low-calorie sugar substitute used to improve the taste of products that don’t contain sugar. You can find it in gum and candy, peanut butter, and sugar-free baked goods. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, calls about xylitol pet poisonings increased by 108% between 2015 and 2020. In 2020, the number of calls to the helpline concerning xylitol poisoning was second only to chocolate poisoning calls. Most dog owners are aware of how dangerous chocolate can be for dogs. But you may not know that sugar-free gum, which contains xylitol, is just as dangerous. What Is Xylitol? The toxic dose of xylitol depends on the weight of your dog and how much xylitol they have ingested. For example, a small dog that eats a whole piece of chewing gum may be fighting for their life and a larger dog may show no signs at all. Different brands of chewing gum also contain different amounts of xylitol.

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Swallowing one piece of gum every now and then isn’t likely to do any harm. But you shouldn’t make a habit of swallowing your gum on a regular basis, as it has the potential to do some damage.Too much of anything can be a problem. Chewing gum is hard on dental work and most gums that are not sugar free can cause cavities. Sugar-free gum sweetened with sorbitol also can be a problem because it can cause diarrhea. Cinnamon-flavored gums of any kind may irritate the mouth lining. They can be hot and spicy in your mouth, as you probably know.

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But apart from these strange scenarios, swallowing an occasional piece of gum is harmless. What Exactly Happens to the Gum? Almost everyone has swallowed a piece of gum, but few kids have ever needed a doctor because of it. You might have heard that swallowed gum stays in your stomach for 7 years. That's not true. Gum base isn’t able to be digested, so it just stays in your guts all the way through and doesn’t break down,” Czerwony explains. Does gum stay in your stomach for seven years? You may be surprised to find out that other products that sometimes contain xylitol include chewable vitamins, dental products, nasal sprays, sunscreen, deodorant, makeup and hair products, some human medications, and even baby wipes. Xylitol is often included in personal-care products because it produces a cooling sensation and helps maintain moisture. The Dangers of XylitolAs it turned out, spruce resin proved to be less-than-ideal for producing gum: It didn’t taste great and became brittle when chewed. Curtis and others who’d jumped into the gum business after him subsequently switched to ingredients such as paraffin wax. A dose of xylitol higher than 34–45 mg/lb (75–100 mg/kg) is thought to cause hypoglycemia in dogs. Doses greater than 227mg/lb have been reported to cause severe liver insufficiency or even liver failure. We don’t yet know exactly why this happens. With that said, do not try to calculate the amount of xylitol your dog may have ingested at home, leave that to your vet. It can be difficult to quantify or estimate and you will be wasting precious time when you could be traveling to the vet. Image credit: Fran__, Pixabay Is Chewed Gum Dangerous to Dogs?

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Some dogs have developed severe liver damage after xylitol ingestion. Signs of poisoning can develop in as little as 30 minutes to one hour. Dogs are the only domestic species in which a toxic reaction to xylitol has been seen.

If the ingestion of the gum happened over 2 hours ago or if your dog is already showing signs of toxicity, your vet will start giving supportive treatment. The main aim is to control your dog’s blood sugar. This is because xylitol causes a huge release of insulin in the body which in turn makes blood sugar drop very rapidly. Has your dog recently eaten chewing gum? Are you wondering what to do if you are in this situation? Read on to find out exactly what action you need to take. The American Academy of Pediatrics says the occasional piece of gum is OK for children ages 5 and up — just be sure that before giving gum to your child, they understand that it’s not something they should swallow. It’s best to spit it out That sounds alarming, but it’s actually not that unusual to swallow things your body can’t digest. Raw seeds, kernels of corn and the skin of bell peppers are just a few common foods that typically pass through your digestive system relatively untouched.