Alcohol
Alcohol
foods
Scientific name
Ethanol, Ethyl alcohol
Alternate names
alcohol, mixed drinks, beer, liquor, ethanol, unbaked bread dough, yeast, wine, spirits, cocktails
Toxicity to pets
Alcohol
Ingestion of “drinking” alcohol (ethanol) occurs when pets take licks of mixed drinks, beer, or wine and also can occur when pets consume candies with liquor centers or raw bread dough made with yeast. Clinical signs of alcohol intoxication in dogs and cats includes rapid onset of neurological signs including lethargy and difficulty walking (ataxia) as well as gastrointestinal distress such as vomiting.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
