Beverages
Can dogs and cats eat wine?
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Wine safety for dogs
Wine, like all alcoholic beverages, is toxic to dogs with no safe amount, and even a small spill lapped up by a small dog can cause serious alcohol poisoning.
Toxic principle: Ethanol
Watch for
- Vomiting
- Loss of coordination (ataxia)
- Lethargy or depression
- Difficulty breathing
- Changes in blood pH
- Coma
Sources
Reviewed 2026-07-12
Wine safety for cats
Wine is toxic to cats, who cannot metabolize alcohol effectively; poisoning can occur from a very small amount, including licking up a spill.
Toxic principle: Ethanol
Watch for
- Vomiting
- Wobbliness or disorientation
- Low body temperature
- Low blood sugar
- Slow breathing
- Seizures
- Coma
Sources
Reviewed 2026-07-12
This page is for informational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian about your pet's diet and health.
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