Not Medical Advice: According to veterinary nutritionist Dr. Jim Sokolowski, dogs can get drunk, and it takes less alcohol because their body weight is much less than a person's.
While beer is relatively low in alcohol content (typically 4-8% by volume), in small dogs, it doesn’t take much to cause problems. For instance, a 5 lb dog will begin showing signs of intoxication after drinking 1/10th of a beer.
As explained by ASPCA, alcoholic beverages and food products containing alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma and even death. Under no circumstances should your pet be given any alcohol. If you suspect that your pet has ingested alcohol, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.
Alcoholic beverages and food products containing alcohol can cause:
Difficulty breathing
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Tremors
Central nervous system depression
Electrolyte imbalances
Decreased coordination
Abnormal blood acidity
Coma
Even death
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