Is Alcohol (Ethanol) toxic to pets?
Informational reference only — not veterinary advice, and not a diagnosis. If you suspect your pet ingested alcohol (ethanol), contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control center immediately. Do not wait for signs to appear.
Also known as
Toxic principle
Ethanol (central nervous system and metabolic depressant)
Possible signs to watch
These are general signs reported in the literature, not a diagnostic checklist. Their absence does not mean an animal is unaffected.
Severity
Severe
Notes
Sources include drinks, fermenting bread dough, and some desserts; pets are far smaller and more sensitive than people. If exposure is suspected, contact your veterinarian or an animal poison-control line immediately.
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