The picture below shows the minimum amount of dark chocolate that could cause death in three different weights of dog — compared to the minimum number of pieces of xylitol -
containing sugar free gum that could have the same devastating effect.
Not exact matches
Cheezecake filling (Filtered water, creamed coconut, cane
sugar, coconut oil, tapioca starch, non-GMO expeller pressed: canola and / or safflower oil, potato starch, pea protein, key lime juice concentrate, vegan natural flavours, sea salt, vegetable glycerin, sodium alginate, xanthan
gum, lactic acid (vegan), tricalcium phosphate, cultured
sugar, agave syrup, vegan enzyme) Gluten -
free crust (tapioca starch, cane
sugar, coconut oil, brown rice flour, white whole grain sorghum flour, filtered water, potato starch, non-GMO expeller pressed: canola and / or safflower oil, blackstrap molasses, vanilla extract, milled flax seed, psyllium, baking powder, sea salt, sunflower lecithin, xanthan
gum)
Contains: Coconut
I looked closely to commercially available gluten -
free breads and flours, but they all
contained something that I could not or would not want to eat: soy proteins, artificial vitamins, xanthan
gum, guar
gums, eggs from unknown sources, large amounts of high - starch flours,
sugars and other artificial sweeteners, commercial yeast, artificial fruit juices etc..
Cake ingredients: 1/3 cup unsweetened almond or soy milk 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons ground flax seed 1 1/4 cups gluten -
free all purpose flour of your choice (that
contains psyllium husk, xanthan
gum or guar
gum) 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch of fine sea salt 1/4 cup melted unrefined coconut oil OR olive oil 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup fancy molasses 1/4 cup maple OR coconut palm
sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chunks
Pop a piece of
sugar -
free gum (but not too many pieces — some
sugar -
free gums contain sweeteners that can upset your stomach at high doses).
Many gluten -
free bread and baking mixes have added
sugar, and many recipes and mixes require the addition of xanthan or guar -
gum to provide the structure found in flours
containing gluten.
From his site: «No calories are to be ingested during the fasted phase, though coffee, calorie
free sweeteners, diet soda and
sugar free gum are ok (even though they might
contain trace amount of calories).
Here is a quick list of foods to avoid giving to your pet: Alcoholic beverages Apple seeds Apricot pits Avocados Cherry pits Candy (particularly chocolate — which is toxic to dogs, cats, and ferrets — and any candy
containing the toxic sweetener Xylitol) Coffee (grounds, beans, and chocolate - covered espresso beans) Garlic Grapes
Gum (can cause blockages and
sugar free gums may
contain the toxic sweetener Xylitol) Hops (used in home beer brewing) Macadamia nuts Moldy foods Mushroom plants Mustard seeds Onions and onion powder Peach pits Potato leaves and stems (green parts) Raisins Rhubarb leaves Salt Tea (because it
contains caffeine) Tomato leaves and stems (green parts) Walnuts Xylitol (artificial sweetener that is toxic to pets) Yeast dough
Answer: Most
gum is non-toxic but some of the
sugar -
free gum contains Xylitol which is very toxic.
Many
sugar -
free gums contain xylitol, a
sugar alcohol that tastes sweet but has no calories.
If your dog eats the
sugar -
free version of this classic, red and white hard candy or anything
containing xylitol, including certain kinds of
gum, toothpaste and baked goods, rush them to the vet immediately because xylitol poisoning can be fatal.
Diet treats such as
sugar ‐
free gum and candies that
contain xylitol can be fatal if ingested by cats, dogs and ferrets.
Chocolate can be toxic, and many
sugar -
free candies,
gum and baked products
contain Xylitol, a sweetener that is toxic to dogs.
If any of these items are in your home, keep them behind closed doors: •
Sugar -
free baked goods and chewing
gum containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can cause seizures from low blood
sugar, or sudden liver failure.
In addition to being difficult to digest,
sugar -
free gum contains a chemical called xylitol, a calorie -
free sweetener.
While we know
sugar free gum and treats
contain xylitol, it can also be found in peanut butter, so always read the labels.
Some food items like coffee grounds, chocolate, grapes, raisins,
sugar -
free candies and
gum containing artificial sweeteners can be poisonous for your pet.
Dangerous foods include
sugar -
free candy and
gum (which may
contain...
Candy and
Gum: Many sugar - free candy, gum and baked products today contain xylit
Gum: Many
sugar -
free candy,
gum and baked products today contain xylit
gum and baked products today
contain xylitol.
For Valentine's Day, beware of
sugar -
free gum, candy, baked goods, and breath mints
containing xylitol.
Other products that
contain Xylitol include: Chewing
gum, breath mints, toothpaste, antacids, Children's Allegra Oral Suspension, stool softeners, chewable vitamins, nasal sprays, Clemmy's Rich and Creamy ice cream products, Dr. John's products (hard and soft candies, chocolates, drink mixes, etc.), Jell - O
sugar -
free pudding snacks, Nature's Hollow products (jams, syrup, ketchup, honey, etc.), SparX Candy, Zipfizz energy drink - mix powders, and an assortment of prescription medications.
Xylitol is a sweetener that is
contained in many
sugar -
free gums, breath mints, candies and some baked goods.
It is therefore extremely important that you keep your
sugar -
free gums or any other foods
containing xylitol out of your dog's reach.