Do you know what Xylitol does to wildlife and your dog?

If it isn't meat they probably shouldn't get it, they are carnivores and many fruits and vegetables are toxic to them .... same for cats only they tend to be much more sensitive.

I think it could be safe for people @pgntwo but not dogs or cats .... in fact things like grapes or even avocado is dangerous for our 4legged friends.

@rebelann I tend to agree. We have had a little chat with the little people in our house about not spitting their gum out where the dogs can get it - Xylitol is in the gums they chew. Re Mannitol, and Sorbitol, looks like these are relatively "safe", link below to explain how these derive from fructose, if you are interested. Thanks for highlighting the Xylitol toxicity for pets!

I can't believe I missed your comment, sorry about that. I never chewed gum mostly because I don't like sweets but also for fear it could pull out a filling.

I hope it will be warm when you get home @DianneN by now you must be sun spoiled.

@rebelann No problem! I don't know if I'm coming or going. Well, I am going home soon.

@rebelann Our modern world is tainted by these chemicals that we turn a blind eye to.

Boy is that ever the truth @Shellyann36 it's so scary anymore.

You're very welcome. I think Singapore banned gum because the stuff kills their birds. They do love their birds.

Likewise here as well. Lucky for my pups I've only given them either eggs or meats as treats and sometimes even a little pumpkin as I know it's not harmful for them.

They will thank you for sure.

I think it depends on the species, carnivores generally cannot tolerate much in the way of fruits or vegetables where as omnivores like bears probably can.

It actually can't be because it exists in several vegetables and fruits as a natural substance but those fruits and vegetables are also hazardous for dogs or cats.