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My puppy licked human vomit containing alcohol. Should I be worried?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Female | 2 months and 9 days old | 9 lbs

My friend had too many beers and puked I my yard, and my puppy licked at it for about 5 minutes. Should I be worried ?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 27th, 2019

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.
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