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My dog drank coffee, will he be okay?

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It's not a good idea to give your dog coffee! They do not handle the caffeine well. Caffeine can cause a serious increase in heart rate and can cause seizures at a high enough level. If the dog accidently drank some coffee I would closely monitor for several hours and if they become disoriented a trip to the vet is warranted.

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If your pup had just a few sips of coffee, it's likely that they will be ok but should be closely monitored for increased heart rate or abnormal behavior. Keep in mind that additional science aside, dogs weigh less than humans, are not conditioned to caffeine, and it is not a normal part of their diet. Imagine a 70lb eight year old child drinking a whole cup of coffee- it would be not only excessive for their weight, their developmental level, and their digestive track- but could have additional consequences.

Try to be mindful of where you keep your coffee so that your dog cannot reach it, and keep an eye on your pup. If they begin excessively panting, pacing, or become lethargic, please call your vet or take them to your local clinic.

I think we've all had our dogs get into something they shouldn't once or twice- so don't completely beat yourself up about it... if your pup turns out to be ok, just be mindful in the future that this is not good for his/her health.

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One thing to add to this. Understand that coffee is also a diuretic. If your dog drinks a moderate amount of your cup of coffee, make sure water is around to counter their frequent visits to the bathroom. Because caffiene will most likely cause dehydration along with the tachycardia ( high heart rate) as mentioned above ,in a 100 lb or less dog.

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If your dog gets in your coffee, just monitor them. But more than likely they'll be fine.