Beverages
Can dogs eat beer?
If your dog ate this, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.
All alcoholic beverages, including beer, are toxic to dogs with no safe amount; hoppy craft beers carry an added danger from hops, which can cause a rapid, potentially fatal rise in body temperature.
Toxic principle: Ethanol; hops (in craft/hoppy beers)
Watch for
- Vomiting
- Loss of coordination (ataxia)
- Lethargy or depression
- Difficulty breathing
- Tremors
- Dangerously high body temperature (with hops)
- Coma
Sources
Reviewed 2026-07-12
Frequently asked questions
Can dogs eat beer?
All alcoholic beverages, including beer, are toxic to dogs with no safe amount; hoppy craft beers carry an added danger from hops, which can cause a rapid, potentially fatal rise in body temperature.
What should I do if my dog ate beer?
Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear before calling.
What symptoms should I watch for with beer and dogs?
Vomiting, Loss of coordination (ataxia), Lethargy or depression, Difficulty breathing, Tremors, Dangerously high body temperature (with hops), Coma. If you notice any of these, contact your veterinarian.
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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