Dog ate splenda

[KateandEmysmom]

Ive been lurking here for many years and tend to hang out on the cruise forum, but there are so many pet owners on here, I thought this would be a good place to ask this.

I came home this morning and found a torn box of splenda and a 1 year old golden retriever (with a history of a "lead stomach") with a white, powdery nose. He obviously got into the spenda box. I have no idea how much he ate or how much was in the box. Should I be worried? What problem should I be on the lookout for?

Any reassurance or advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA!

~kateandemysmom

 

[Piecey]

I'd call the Vet ASAP.

They're my first resource when Rink eats something silly.

 

[legalsea]

Ive been lurking here for many years and tend to hang out on the cruise forum, but there are so many pet owners on here, I thought this would be a good place to ask this.

I came home this morning and found a torn box of splenda and a 1 year old golden retriever (with a history of a "lead stomach") with a white, powdery nose. He obviously got into the spenda box. I have no idea how much he ate or how much was in the box. Should I be worried? What problem should I be on the lookout for?

Any reassurance or advice would be greatly appreciated. TIA!

~kateandemysmom

The 'runs' is what you should look out for.

What size box? If five pounds, call the vet. If 8 ounces or whatever, he would probably be alright. Really, dogs can eat dead, yucky things, so I imagine Splenda won't do him in.

 

[KateandEmysmom]

It was a 2 lb box, and I think it was at least half empty. Alot of it was left on the floor. He must not have liked it.

Thank you for the reassurances. I also emailed my friend who is a vet tech and am waiting to hear back from her. I will watch him for the runs and any other symptoms. He has a lead stomach - he got into the Easter candy with no ill affects (except for two upset daughters).

Thanks again. Everyone is always so helpful here.

~kateandemysmom

 

[Todd&Copper]

I think the sweetener that dogs have to avoid is zylo-something. What is in Splenda besides sugar?

If you think your dog just ate is recently, you can "force feed" him about a tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide and take him outside to barf. We had to do that when one of our guys ate a dark chocolate raspberry treat.