My dog walked through spilled beer. Can alcohol on paws hurt him?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Your dog licking a very small amount of alcohol should not cause him any serious harm, although depending on the alcohol content it may cause him to become slightly drunk. This can cause wobbliness/ataxia, lethargy, vomiting. If you notice any of these signs, he should be seen by a veterinarian. Otherwise, he should be OK, and I recommend requesting that your mom not leave any alcohol within Chewy's reach! I hope this is helpful!

Buttercup will likely be fine after ingesting a small amount of beer. She may have an episode of loose stool, but this should clear up on its own. If you notice that she starts to have any other symptoms, you should have her evaluated.

Yes, a pint of beer could cause serious damage to a dog, you would need to take him to the vet to get a chemistry blood test panel and of course he will need to be on IV fluids in order to flush the alcohol from his system.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Amaura. If you washed it off before she noticed, which I assume means she didn't lick any, she should be just fine. You can wash them again to be safe. I hope this helps!

Hello, thank you for your question. Labs can be so mischievous! Based on your description I think that your dogs should be ok. If dogs ingest a large amount of alcohol they can experience side effects. However I believe that the small amount should not cause sever symptoms. I would recommend monitoring your dogs overnight, if at anytime they became unsteady on their feet or weak I would have them seen by a veterinarian. Hope this helps, good luck!

This may cause some GI upset which may result in vomiting and/or diarrhea. If it is limited to a couple of bouts and she's back to normal in 12 hours or so, you don't need to worry. Just keep an eye on her for the next 12-24 hours, and if she develops vomiting or diarrhea that is severe or continuous, or if she becomes increasingly lethargic, seek emergency care.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Charlie. I love all of your questions. I can tell how much you care about him! I recommend bathing his paws with Dawn dish soap. It is great for stripping off undesired products from a dog. I hope this information helps!