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Dogs DEADLY — EMERGENCY

Rising dough expands in the warm stomach → life-threatening bloat — and fermenting yeast produces ethanol → alcohol poisoning. Double emergency.

Cats DEADLY — EMERGENCY

Same mechanism, smaller body. Emergency.

Why

Mechanical expansion + in-vivo alcohol production.

Symptoms to watch for

Distended abdomen, unproductive retching, disorientation, staggering.

If it already happened

Emergency vet immediately — this is time-critical.

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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