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Staffie almost dies after wolfing down 30 pieces of sugar-free chewing gum

Owner James Michael found Coco collapsed in the kitchen after she  managed to eat five packets of chewing gum

A DOG almost died after eating five packets of sugar-free chewing gum.

Staffie Coco scoffed 30 pieces she found containing sweetener xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.

Coco almost died after eating five packets of sugar-free chewing gum
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Coco almost died after eating five packets of sugar-free chewing gumCredit: South West News Service

Owner James Michael rushed the five-year-old to the vet after returning home to find her collapsed in the kitchen.

James, from Vauxhall, South London, said: "I knew something was wrong because she usually jumps up at me when I get in the front door.

The vet said she could have died but managed to save her by forcing her to throw up the toxic substance
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The vet said she could have died but managed to save her by forcing her to throw up the toxic substanceCredit: Alamy

"I found her lying flat on her side on the floor in the kitchen.

"She looked paralysed.

"I didn't know chewing gum was poisonous for dogs until the vet at Blue Cross told me I needed to bring Coco in immediately.

"I was panicking and thinking she wasn't going to pull through."

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Georgie said that it was lucky that James had managed to bring Coco in so quickly as the large amount of fum may have caused her to go into a glycaemic shock
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Georgie said that it was lucky that James had managed to bring Coco in so quickly as the large amount of fum may have caused her to go into a glycaemic shockCredit: South West News Service

Blue Cross vet Georgie Herne said: "It's very lucky that James got Coco to us so quickly.

"She had eaten quite a lot of gum and we think collapsed after going into glycaemic shock.
"With the amount of gum she had eaten she could have died but we were able to make her vomit and get most of it out of her system along with bits of foil and a bottle top!

"We did X-rays to ensure she had no blockages and then we put her on fluids and monitored her overnight here at the hospital."

Xylitol, reduces the release of insulin which can result in low blood sugar and occasionally liver damage.

As well as sugar-free gum, it can also be found in some sweets, mouthwashes, toothpastes and supplements.

As Easter weekend begins, pet owners are reminded that chocolate is also toxic to dogs and they should seek medical attention if their dog ingests any amount
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As Easter weekend begins, pet owners are reminded that chocolate is also toxic to dogs and they should seek medical attention if their dog ingests any amountCredit: Alamy

With Easter weekend upon us Georgie also warned pet owners about the dangers of food like chocolate: "Many owners aren't aware of the dangers of foods like chocolate and chewing gum to their pets but they are toxic and in severe cases dogs can experience fits, kidney failure or even death.

"Such items should be kept well out of the reach of your pet."

Owners who suspect their dog may have eaten chocolate, even the tiniest amount should seek immediate medical attention for their pet.

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