What to do if your pet ate it
Contact your vet or a poison line right away, report how much Beer 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 Beer, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat Beer?
NO — do not feed. Alcohol plus hops, both toxic. Hops ingestion also causes dangerous overheating in dogs.
What if my dog already ate Beer?
Call your vet or a poison line now with the amount of Beer eaten and your dog's weight, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. If Beer 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 Beer for dogs?
There is no accepted safe dose of Beer 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 Beer?
Beer is not something to feed at any interval; it stays off the menu entirely.
What are safer treats than Beer for dogs?
Pick from the safe list instead — Watercress or Yam carry none of the risk that Beer does, and they work better as an everyday treat.