{"id":4410,"date":"2022-07-26T14:14:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T14:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T05:59:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:59:12","slug":"what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if I give my dog coffee?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#What_happens_if_I_give_my_dog_coffee\" title=\"What happens if I give my dog coffee?\">What happens if I give my dog coffee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_drinks_coffee\" title=\"What happens if my dog drinks coffee?\">What happens if my dog drinks coffee?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#Can_coffee_kill_dogs\" title=\"Can coffee kill dogs?\">Can coffee kill dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#How_much_coffee_is_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"How much coffee is toxic to dogs?\">How much coffee is toxic to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_caffeine_poisoning_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the symptoms of caffeine poisoning in dogs?\">What are the symptoms of caffeine poisoning in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#Can_coffee_make_a_dog_sick\" title=\"Can coffee make a dog sick?\">Can coffee make a dog sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#Is_peanut_butter_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is peanut butter good for dogs?\">Is peanut butter good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#What_food_is_poisonous_to_dogs\" title=\"What food is poisonous to dogs?\">What food is poisonous to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#Are_bananas_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Are bananas good for dogs?\">Are bananas good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#How_do_you_treat_caffeine_poisoning_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat caffeine poisoning in dogs?\">How do you treat caffeine poisoning in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#Are_teabags_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Are teabags bad for dogs?\">Are teabags bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#Can_dogs_drink_milk\" title=\"Can dogs drink milk?\">Can dogs drink milk?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#How_long_does_caffeine_stay_in_a_dogs_system\" title=\"How long does caffeine stay in a dog\u2019s system?\">How long does caffeine stay in a dog\u2019s system?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#How_is_caffeine_poisoning_treated\" title=\"How is caffeine poisoning treated?\">How is caffeine poisoning treated?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-i-give-my-dog-coffee\/#Is_beer_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is beer bad for dogs?\">Is beer bad for dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_give_my_dog_coffee\"><\/span>What happens if I give my dog coffee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coffee beans, grounds and brewed coffee contain caffeine, a very dangerous and toxic chemical to cats and dogs. Ingestion can be life threatening. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, a moderate amount of coffee can easily cause death in small dogs or cats.<\/p>\n<p>Read also : <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-drank-coffee\/\">What do I do if my dog drank coffee?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-my-dog-drinks-coffee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_drinks_coffee\"><\/span>What happens if my dog drinks coffee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Caffeine raises blood pressure and causes cardiac arrhythmias, which can be dangerous. Pets may also lose muscle control and have tremors or seizures. Caffeine affects the gastrointestinal tract and can cause vomiting and diarrhea.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191438\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-drinks-coffee.jpg\" alt=\"What happens if my dog drinks coffee?\" width=\"800\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-drinks-coffee.jpg 800w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-drinks-coffee-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-my-dog-drinks-coffee-768x505.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-coffee-kill-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_coffee_kill_dogs\"><\/span>Can coffee kill dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average cup of coffee or tea contains between 40 and 150 mg caffeine, so even just a few sips could be deadly for a dog. Consuming caffeine can cause abnormal heart rhythm or lung failure in dogs, which can ultimately lead to death. Coffee, tea and other sources of caffeine should be kept away from dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-coffee-is-toxic-to-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_coffee_is_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>How much coffee is toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Research suggests caffeine is lethal at 70 mg per 1 lb body weight. For example, instant coffee contains 60 mg of caffeine per teaspoon. That means that 4 teaspoons of instant coffee could be fatal to a 5-pound dog.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nEaOkH1iR1s\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-symptoms-of-caffeine-poisoning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_caffeine_poisoning_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of caffeine poisoning in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs and symptoms of toxicity: vomiting, diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures. These signs usually occur within 1-2 hours of ingestion. Toxic Consumption: In dogs, 140 mg\/kg (63 mg\/lb) can be toxic.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-coffee-make-a-dog-sick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_coffee_make_a_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can coffee make a dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coffee beans, grounds and brewed coffee contain caffeine, a very dangerous and toxic chemical to cats and dogs. Ingestion can be life threatening. According to the Pet Poison Helpline, a moderate amount of coffee can easily cause death in small dogs or cats.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IYYBV75CBKY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-peanut-butter-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_peanut_butter_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is peanut butter good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most peanut butter is safe for dogs to eat, and in moderation peanut butter can be an excellent source of protein and healthy fats, vitamins B and E, and niacin.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-food-is-poisonous-to-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_food_is_poisonous_to_dogs\"><\/span>What food is poisonous to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toxic food for dogs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Onions, garlic and chives. The onion family, whether dry, raw or cooked, is particularly toxic to dogs and can cause gastrointestinal irritation and red blood cell damage.<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate.<\/li>\n<li>Macadamia nuts.<\/li>\n<li>Corn on the cob.<\/li>\n<li>Avocado.<\/li>\n<li>Artificial sweetener (Xylitol)<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol.<\/li>\n<li>Cooked bones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IUNm0p_GIZE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"are-bananas-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_bananas_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are bananas good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Purina experts say yes\u2014bananas are a great treat for your pooch. Unlike other fruits, which may have toxic components, every part of a banana is safe for your dog to eat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-caffeine-poisoning-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_caffeine_poisoning_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat caffeine poisoning in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Induce vomiting and give multiple doses activated charcoal to decontaminate. Aggressive IV fluids to help with excretion, sedatives to calm the pet, specific heart medications to reduce the heart rate and blood pressure, anti-convulsants for seizures, antacids (such as Pepcid) for stomach discomfort and diarrhea.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-teabags-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_teabags_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are teabags bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Caffeine is a common substance in coffee, tea, coffee grounds, tea bags, diet pills, and soda. A chemical that is related to caffeine, theobromine, is found in chocolate. All of these above substances are toxic to dogs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-191439\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-teabags-bad-for-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"Are teabags bad for dogs?\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-teabags-bad-for-dogs.jpg 900w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-teabags-bad-for-dogs-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Are-teabags-bad-for-dogs-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-drink-milk\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_drink_milk\"><\/span>Can dogs drink milk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Much Milk Can Dogs Drink? Milk is a safe treat in small quantities. A few tablespoons of cow\u2019s milk or goat\u2019s milk on an occasional basis can be a nice reward for your dog without the side effects of overindulgence.\u00a0 Too much fat in your dog\u2019s diet can lead to obesity and pancreatitis, which are serious conditions.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qMvSnwiuj2g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-caffeine-stay-in-a-dog-s-system\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_caffeine_stay_in_a_dogs_system\"><\/span>How long does caffeine stay in a dog\u2019s system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It takes about 24 to 48 hours for the caffeine to pass through the animal\u2019s system, Meeks says. As long as they get treatment in a timely manner, most pets will survive.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-is-caffeine-poisoning-treated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_caffeine_poisoning_treated\"><\/span>How is caffeine poisoning treated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A person who has a caffeine overdose may need medical treatment, including intravenous fluids, supplements, or activated charcoal. Activated charcoal can stop caffeine from entering the gut. If caffeine does enter the gut, an even higher level could get into the blood and cause further health problems.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fTWHxocsHDM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-beer-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_beer_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is beer bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is, beer is bad for dogs, dogs shouldn\u2019t drink beer, and even a little alcohol of any kind could cause alcohol poisoning in your favorite canine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if I give my dog coffee?What happens if my dog drinks coffee?Can coffee kill dogs?How much coffee is toxic to dogs?What are the symptoms of caffeine poisoning in dogs?Can coffee make a dog sick?Is peanut butter good for dogs?What food is poisonous to dogs?Are bananas good for dogs?How do you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":191437,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-happens-if-I-give-my-dog-coffee.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4410"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4410"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4410\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":191440,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4410\/revisions\/191440"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/191437"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}