During the Christmas and New Year period, alcohol consumption in families is common. However, dogs can also succumb to alcohol.
Either through negligence or because their owners share alcoholic drinks with them. These drinks seriously affect the nervous system of pets. In fact, their consumption can lead to intoxication, convulsions and respiratory problems. Therefore, it is important to stop this practice in order to avoid damaging the health and life of these animals.
In 2018, a video of a man giving a dog a bottle of beer caused a scandal and brought into the discussion the health effects that animals suffer when consuming alcohol.
The animal’s body is not prepared to metabolize alcohol, which can cause negative effects. In addition, with sugary drinks, the consequences can be even worse.
According to a report published by veterinarians Stéphane Bissonnette and Judith A. Taylor, alcoholic beverages can induce clinical signs such as central nervous system disorders (decreased reflexes, ataxia, depression), vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, it can lead to tremors, coma and even death.
However, it is not only alcoholic beverages that can intoxicate pets.
What happens when you give your dog alcohol
Wondering what happens when you give your dog alcohol? The quick answer is that you should never give alcoholic beverages to pets. Alcohol is toxic to our pets and can have serious consequences on their health. Let’s take a look at the effects of alcohol on dogs.
The effects of alcohol on your pet
If your dog has ingested alcohol, it is very likely that you will need to seek a veterinarian. His body is not ready to metabolize alcohol and it can be very dangerous, depending on how much he drank and how strong the drink was. Sweet tasting drinks are the most dangerous, as the dog enjoys the taste and will drink them quickly.
Also watch out for foods or desserts containing alcohol, such as chocolate with alcohol. Even products such as mouthwash. Ethanol is also present in spoiled foods or fermented matter. If the alcohol ingested is wine, this is even more dangerous for the dog, as grapes are one of the most toxic foods for these animals.
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