This morning he accidently got and drank about 3/4-1.5 cups of coffee. He is now just laying down and he is shaking? He is only 17lbs and 2yrs old.
What should I do?
Will he be okay?
Should I take him to the vet ER tonight?
2007-09-09 11:54:49 · 16 answers · asked by skinnyscuba 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My dachshund did the same thing yesterday! Only this wasn't her first time either. Her tummy were bloated but after while, she's back to normal! Nothing happened to her! She's fine, however if your dog is shaking, it's prolly cuz it's too much caffeine! But I'd take her to the vet to be sure! Dogs aren't allowed to have caffeine!
2007-09-09 12:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's the deal. if you ever have possible life threatening situation with your pet, call the er room and ask them for advise, or if a local vet has a after hours number do that.
Poison control can also help you with the dosages and recommend professional help. Every one you ask these questions to will say, call the vet, because thats the best advise. You may want to invest in a emergency book for pets too to have on hand.
So, that being said, you should call to see what support you can give to the caffeine dosage that is already in the system. Otherwise if no solution, its waiting it out. You said it happened this morning, but you did not mention how many hours since consumption.
http://www.provet.co.uk/petfacts/healthtips/caffeinepoisoning.htm
Good luck, and keep the chocolate up too! FYI that can be deadly too.
2007-09-09 12:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by almondsarenuts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how caffeine really effects dogs... my 11 year old,18lb dachshund drank half my cup of coffee the other day and suffered no ill effects. However, if your dog is sick, go ahead and call the vet. It's better to go ahead and take him and hear he's okay rather than to wait a day or so and potentially have a VERY sick or dead dog, right?
2007-09-09 12:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by BunnuvaSitch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How does a dog drink 3/4 - 1 1/2 cups of coffee??
I don't know what you think about your dogs, but I care about mine.. If I had left caffeine out for my dogs to get into, It would be my responsibility to make them well.. I would call the vet and take them in if necessary.
2007-09-09 11:59:08 · answer #4 · answered by DP 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Are you an idiot! If your dog is sick, get your butt of Y/A and get him to a VET. Tonight will be too late. Take him now.
If he ate coffee he could be poisoned and his system is going into arrest!
Jeez I hate this forum where people think messaging on a computer is a substitute for vet care when an animal is in trouble!
2007-09-09 12:04:11 · answer #5 · answered by GeriGeri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should bring your dog to the vet if it's still shaking tonight. If he/she does bring your dog too the vet as soon as possible. At least that's what I think.
2007-09-09 12:01:56 · answer #6 · answered by natashahohoho 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, take him to the vet tonight. He doesn't sound healthy. Caffeine is bad for dogs, and he's not a very big dog.
2007-09-09 12:00:24 · answer #7 · answered by nursekuba 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just call an emergency vet in your area, they will be able to tell you how much is too much and if they need to see your dog.
2007-09-09 11:59:39 · answer #8 · answered by childhoodcancercure 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He is probably has absorbed alot of caffiene. Since you are really worried I would take him to the vet for piece of mind. They will probably give him charcoal type mixture to absorb as much as they can.
2007-09-09 12:00:00 · answer #9 · answered by greyskymourning82 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he's a sick puppy! Call a Veterinarian.
2007-09-09 12:09:15 · answer #10 · answered by pollywollydoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋