Can dogs eat alcohol?
No — and if your dog has already eaten alcohol, call a vet or poison control now rather than waiting for symptoms to appear.
Why
Alcohol is toxic to dogs and cats. Even small amounts can cause intoxication, low blood sugar, seizures, and respiratory failure.
What to watch for
Vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, disorientation, loss of coordination, seizures, respiratory depression, coma.
What to do
Call now. Alcohol poisoning is a true emergency.
If they've already eaten some, don't wait for symptoms
This page is not veterinary advice and is not a diagnosis. It's a general reference for a common food, and it can't account for your pet's size, age, health conditions, medications, or how much they actually ate. Toxicity is almost always about dose. If your pet has eaten something you're worried about — or is showing any symptoms — call your veterinarian, an emergency animal hospital, or a poison control hotline right away. Never induce vomiting unless a veterinary professional tells you to.