My dog drank root beer. Is it safe? Should I take him to the vet?

As long as the soda did not contain any artificial sweeteners like xylitol then Yogi should probably be okay if he only ingested a small amount. It looks like Fanta is caffeine free so that should not be an issue. Please monitor Yogi for any signs of ill healthy like vomiting, lethargy, and inappetence. If any of these signs occur Yogi should be seen by a veterinarian. If the soda did contain xylitol then Yogi should be seen by a veterinarian right away. You can always call the Pet Poison Helpline if you have concerns now or in the future: (888) 426-4435 Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

As long as there is no xylitol, the worst you may see is some minor stomach upset (vomiting or diarrhea). As long as Charlie is behaving normally, you should be fine. Minor stomach upset can typically be managed at home with a short fast followed by a bland diet fed in small, frequent amounts until symptoms resolve. Transition slowly to the regular diet afterwards. Symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian may include: persistent or worsening stomach upset, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or lethargy.

Sorbitol is essentially safe and unlikely to cause your pet significant illness; it may, however, cause minor to moderate stomach upset. While these symptoms typically subside quickly and without treatment, contact your veterinarian if they persist for more than 24 hours. We cannot diagnose over the internet so it is always best for you to call your local vet and take Acorn in for an exam based on their recommendation. Our recommendation is to always get a vet exam when your pet has ingested an unusual substance. Hope this helps.

Hello, and thanks for using PetCoach. If it was just a couple licks, then the dose of caffeine Niko got would be pretty small and I wouldn’t induce intervene. If he drank a more significant amount then I recommend contacting Pet Poison Helpline to better quantify and assess how much caffeine he actually consumed. From your description it sounds like a pretty small amount - but if you perceive it was more than a couple licks, it’s worth getting guidance from the toxicology experts. There is a $65 fee to start a consultation with Pet Poison, but that’s far less than you’d spend rushing him in to an emergency vet, and they very likely may advise you that his caffeine exposure was small enough not to be of concern. Since the cold brew is liquid, it may be too late to get out of his system even if you induced vomiting, so the question at this point is likely whether you should watch for development of symptoms or whether the exposure is high enough to warrant preemptive hospitalization. I do not suspect Niko’s exposure was that high, but we’d need more info on exactly how much he consumed. Here’s the info for Pet Poison Helpline if you decide to call: https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/ (855)764-7661 Hope this helps!

No, Sprite is not deadly to dogs. It is not ideal for him to drink it because of the high sugar, high caffeine, etc but it will not kill him. I doubt he drank enough for it to be harmful in anyway. Just don't let him drink it on purpose. He should be fine.

Most types of gummy bears should not cause any problems; however, you should check the ingredients to make sure that they don't contain [xylitol](https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-products-that-contain-xylitol/). If they don't, then Bogo should be just fine apart from some mild GI upset such as loose stool for a day or so. If they do contain xylitol, this is a more serious problem because this sweetener is toxic to dogs - so if this is on the ingredient list, I would recommend having him seen by an emergency vet right away so that they can induce vomiting and start treatment to try and prevent any problems.

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Soda crackers can cause stomach upset, usually vomiting and mild diarrhea. Ingesting large quantity of salt can be dangerous too. As long as Kapono is doing well and he is not showing any worrying symptoms, you should monitor him at home. However, if he develops vomiting, diarrhea, tremors or any other worrying symptoms you should get him checked by your local vets right away.