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Can pets eat alcohol?

Dogs DEADLY — EMERGENCY

Pets are far smaller and far more sensitive — even small amounts of beer, wine or spirits cause dangerous intoxication. Also watch fermenting dough and rotten apples.

Cats DEADLY — EMERGENCY

A tablespoon of hard liquor can put a cat in a coma. Absolute no.

Why

Ethanol depresses the central nervous system; body weight scales the dose brutally.

Symptoms to watch for

Staggering, vomiting, low body temperature, slowed breathing, collapse.

If it already happened

Emergency vet — especially for small animals.

Full emergency guide & poison hotlines →

Keep the numbers close

ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 · Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661 — 24/7, a fee may apply. Your own vet first when reachable.

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