Is alcohol bad for dogs?

Question

NO...I don't intend to feed my pup booze...but yesterday I spilt a cesar on the floor and my boyfriend suggested I let the dog get it...this didn't seem smart to me, especially since the Clamato has onions and garlic in it, so of course I didn't let the dog have it.

My boyfriend then told me that he's let the dog drink spilt beer too...this just doesn't seem right to me and if it isn't I need some good arguments to convince my boyfriend.

I wouldn't really encourage my dog to eat anything off the floor, since it is a dirty floor and who knows what else he is getting, but one battle at a time I suppose.

K...this is only directed to some answerers..but do you actually read the entire question and details before you answer??

Answer 1

It kills brain cells. It stunts their growth. If they are a large breed dog, it can cause hip problems in the future. It makes it hard for them to hold their urine. It is just wrong. It is poisonous. It is your responsibility as their owner to make sure no harm comes to them and giving them alcohol is irresponsible and that is what frat boys do and we all know frat boys are not the best decision makers.

Answer 2

Is Alcohol Bad For Dogs

Answer 3

Can Dogs Drink Alcohol

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I would not encourage giving a dog alcohol. I'd talk to a vet about it, and find out if any "out of the ordinary symptoms" could occur from the dog drinking alcohol. I don't think it is safe. It's not good for people, so it shouldnt be good for dogs. That is like giving a small child beer! I would stop allowing the dog to drink the "spilt" alcohol.

Answer 6

So you just stood around like an idiot watching your dog drink the entire contents of a bottle of alcohol? It sounds like you'd had quite a few too many drinks yourself. I think I smell a troll here. If your dog is still alive, take it to the vet and be prepared for a life time of liver problems for this poor dog.

Answer 7

Dogs and humans are similar in many ways but we all have to keep in mind that dogs are not just small people. Things that don't really hurt us can have very adverse affects on them. Think about what happens to humans when we drink too much. Too much probably comes A LOT sooner for dogs than it does for us. Why take a chance with your dog's health like that? Can you afford to pay for emergency treatment if your dog should get sick?

Answer 8

The dog will be fine just don't make it a regular thing and start adding it to his water bowl or nothing.
To tell you the truth I knew a guy who used to get drunk with his lab(which wanted the drink and wasn't forced btw) all the time and that dog seems like it has been living forever.It probably has the same bad effects on dogs as it does people I'd say, but you can ask your vet.
Also they say don't feed a dog people food, but I do it all the time with big dogs and I know other people who do it too and there is nothing wrong with the dogs. Just don't go feeding them deserts or nothing because sugar isn't that good for them.
As far as little dogs now, they have sugar problems as it is(according to my vet) and I would recommend feeding them on two hour increments and not giving them people food.

Answer 9

I have a rescue dog that would steal people's beer and get sloppy drunk. I mean, that if you put your beer bottle down on a table or anywhere, the dog would grab it, hold the opening between her front teeth, and swill back the whole bottle. She did this with cans as well, but wasn't quite as good at holding those between her teeth and drinking.

And, yes, alcohol does have the same effect on dogs. She would stagger around until she either puked or passed out.

I finally had to stop bringing beer into the house. And for barbeque parties now, we hold them at a friend's house and I leave the dog at home.

And, by the way, this was one problem the shelter KNEW she had, but didn't inform me of.

Answer 10

Yes, alcohol is bad for your dog. You can research this on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center website.