What to do if your pet ate it
Contact your vet or a poison line right away, report how much Coffee & caffeine 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 Coffee & caffeine, 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
Caffeine overstimulates the heart and nervous system, and pets clear it so slowly that tremors and restlessness drag on far longer than they would in a person.
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat Coffee & caffeine?
NO — do not feed. Toxic. Caffeine overstimulates the heart and nervous system — vomiting, tremors, seizures and even death at high doses.
What if my dog already ate Coffee & caffeine?
Call your vet or a poison line now with the amount of Coffee & caffeine eaten and your dog's weight, and do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to. If Coffee & caffeine 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 Coffee & caffeine for dogs?
There is no accepted safe dose of Coffee & caffeine 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 Coffee & caffeine?
Coffee & caffeine is not something to feed at any interval; it stays off the menu entirely.
What are safer treats than Coffee & caffeine for dogs?
Pick from the safe list instead — Arugula or Bok choy carry none of the risk that Coffee & caffeine does, and they work better as an everyday treat.