90210's Trevor Donovan Issues Scary Warning After His Dog Ate a Pack of Gum

Dancing with the Stars and 90210 alum Trevor Donovan shared a frightening story on Facebook yesterday about an incident that happened when he left his rescue pup named Roscoe in his truck while the 41 year old actor went outside of the gym for a workout.

Donovan explained that Roscoe is used to hanging out in his truck and the pup is always within both ear and eyesight of him, but he didn't realize that he had left an unopened pack of gum in the truck. Which Roscoe consumed.

The actor posted on Facebook in part, "This day was like any other—until I came back to find Roscoe had gotten into a sealed pack of gum. He seemed fine, so I didn't think much of it—until he started seizing. I knew the dangers of xylitol but didn’t connect it to gum."

The actor rushed his beloved fur baby to the vet and it was a frightening few days while he waited to see if Roscoe would be okay.

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The actor goes on to say, "Those next few days were some of the longest and hardest of my life. I couldn’t sleep, and my face was sore from crying. The guilt and fear were overwhelming. I couldn't shake the thought that my careless mistake might cost Roscoe his life. I visited him as much as I was allowed, holding him and trying to comfort him as best I could.After three days of arduous waiting, the vet called. My heart sank, bracing for the worst. But they told me Roscoe had made it past the critical point—he was going to be okay. The relief was indescribable. I couldn’t wait to pick him up and give him a big hug."

Awww, what a sweet post, and we are so happy Roscoe is okay! I think this serves as a huge reminder to never leave your pet alone with something you don't want them getting into, but in case the worse happens, here are some steps you can take.

What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something They Shouldn’t

The first thing you should do is check if you can identify what your dog consumed. Look for wrappers or scraps on the floor or ground. If you can figure out what they ate, and how much, and what time they ate it that will help your vet provide the right advice.

Check your pup for signs of distress, like puking, having diarrhea, excessive drooling, coughing, having difficulty breathing, acting super sleepy or lethargic, or any other unusual behavior. Note any symptoms and how severe they are.

Never attempt to make your dog vomit unless explicitly instructed by a veterinarian. Some substances can cause more harm if vomited. make sure your dog no longer has any access to what they ate to begin with.

You always want to contact a local vet first, but if you need to the ASPCA offers a poison control line that responds to calls from owners of pets that have ingested some toxic substance. The ASPCA poison control line is open 24/7 365 days a year and can be reached at 888-426-4435. A $65 consultation fee applies.

Another option is calling the Pet Poison Hotline. The number for this 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center is 800-213-6680.