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Can My Dog Get Alcohol Poisoning from Beer?

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Alcohol poisoning in dogs is very serious and can be fatal. It only takes a small amount of beer or other alcoholic beverage to intoxicate a dog due to their much lower body weight. Dogs don't just get drunk from the alcohol. They may lapse into a coma and die.

Signs of alcohol poisoning in dogs

Vomiting
Uncoordinated movement
Dehydration
Disorientation
Hypothermia
Collapse and coma
Seizures or tremors
Death

Other sources of alcohol

Other forms and sources of alcohol that are equally dangerous:

Perfumes
Rubbing alcohol
Aftershaves
Raw bread dough (fermentation in the gastrointestinal tract results in the formation of an alcohol).

Treatment

If you suspect your dog has alcohol poisoning, take him immediately to your veterinarian for treatment. Activated charcoal is usually given immediately to absorbed the alcohol and toxins in the body.
Prevention is the key to keep your dog healthy. It's important to keep all alcoholic beverages out of the reach from your dog and never voluntarily give your dog beer or any other type of alcohol.

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