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What will happen if a dog drinks alcohol?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy
Dogs may suffer from alcohol poisoning after drinking alcohol, causing dangerous symptoms such as shortness of breath, diarrhea and abdominal pain, lying on the ground, and lowered body temperature. Secondly, alcohol can also seriously damage the central nervous system of dogs, causing them to have neurological symptoms of first excitement and then depression. In addition, because alcohol contains ethanol, this substance cannot be metabolized by dogs. If it stays in the dog's body for a long time, it will cause liver and kidney failure, leading to death. Therefore, it is recommended that owners avoid letting dogs come into contact with liquor and all alcoholic beverages.

1. Poisoning

Dogs drinking alcohol can easily cause alcohol poisoning. At first, they will have symptoms such as excitement and restlessness, increased heart rate, and shortness of breath. Later, they will develop gastroenteritis such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Eventually, dangerous symptoms such as unsteady gait, paralysis of the limbs, lying on the ground, and hypothermia will appear. In severe cases, it can directly lead to death. Therefore, once it is suspected that a dog is suffering from alcohol poisoning, it should be sent to a pet hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition and endangering the dog's life and health.

2. Damage to the central nervous system

Alcohol contains ethanol, which is very dangerous for dogs. If a dog drinks a large amount of alcohol, it will cause It affects the dog's central nervous system, causing the dog to become excited, unsteady gait, confused, short of breath, accelerated heartbeat, etc., and is in danger of death at any time.

3. Damage to liver and kidney function

Dogs’ bodies are different from humans. Dogs’ bodies do not have enzymes that can metabolize ethanol substances in wine, so giving dogs When dogs drink alcohol, it can cause severe liver damage and kidney damage.

Note: If the dog has drunk alcohol and it has not been for a long time, the owner can try to induce vomiting in the dog. If the dog has been drinking for a long time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for rescue immediately.

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