What to do if your pet ate it
Contact your vet or a poison line right away, report how much Alcohol was eaten and your pet's weight, and keep any packaging or leftovers. Do not induce vomiting unless your vet tells you to.
Signs to watch for
- Vomiting and diarrhoea
- Lethargy and weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Severe: tremors, breathing trouble, collapse
If your pet shows vomiting, lethargy or any unusual behaviour after eating Alcohol, go to the nearest emergency vet immediately.
Dogs and cats carry the same rating (Do not feed), so the notes below hold for either pet.
Other foods that are toxic or dangerous
The full A–Z food list groups every food by verdict for each species.
Why these cautions matter
Rich, fatty food is the classic trigger for pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas that usually needs veterinary treatment rather than rest alone.
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat Alcohol?
NO — do not feed. Ethanol poisoning in pets is fast and serious — a small amount of spirits can be fatal to a cat.
What if my dog already ate Alcohol?
Call your vet or a poison line now with the amount of Alcohol eaten and your dog's weight, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. If Alcohol was eaten and you then see vomiting, lethargy, tremors or breathing changes, go straight to the nearest emergency clinic.
Is there a safe amount of Alcohol for dogs?
There is no accepted safe dose of Alcohol for dogs; it is classed as toxic or dangerous, and reactions vary with the individual animal, so it is not something to feed at any amount.
How often can dogs have Alcohol?
Alcohol is not something to feed at any interval; it stays off the menu entirely.
What are safer treats than Alcohol for dogs?
Pick from the safe list instead — Yam or Water chestnut carry none of the risk that Alcohol does, and they work better as an everyday treat.