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Alcohol and pets
Alcohol is toxic for dogs and toxic for cats. Ethanol poisoning: depression, incoordination, coma. Even small amounts of spirits or fermenting dough are dangerous.
Not veterinary advice. If your pet has eaten something concerning — or shows vomiting, lethargy, tremors or seizures — call your veterinarian or a pet poison line immediately; waiting to see how it goes is the one thing that reliably makes it worse.
The reason
Ethanol poisoning: depression, incoordination, coma. Even small amounts of spirits or fermenting dough are dangerous.
If it just happened
Call your veterinarian or a pet poison line immediately — ASPCA Animal Poison Control (US) runs 24/7, and every EU country has its own veterinary emergency service. Have the food, the amount and the pet's weight ready when you call.
Sources: ASPCA Animal Poison Control — toxic and non-toxic foods · WSAVA Global Nutrition Toolkit · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
Can my dog eat alcohol?
Toxic. Ethanol poisoning: depression, incoordination, coma. Even small amounts of spirits or fermenting dough are dangerous.
Can my cat eat alcohol?
Toxic. Ethanol poisoning: depression, incoordination, coma. Even small amounts of spirits or fermenting dough are dangerous.
What do I do if my pet already ate it?
Call your veterinarian or a pet poison line now — with what was eaten, how much, and the pet's weight. Do not wait for signs.
Chocolate
Dogs: toxic · cats: toxic
Grapes and raisins
Dogs: toxic · cats: risky
Onion, garlic, chives, leek (any form)
Dogs: toxic · cats: toxic
Xylitol (sugar-free gum and sweets)
Dogs: toxic · cats: risky
Macadamia nuts
Dogs: toxic · cats: caution
Coffee, tea and caffeine
Dogs: toxic · cats: toxic
The pet log, kept simple
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