Comments on: No Drinks for Dogs! http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:13:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chillax http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html/comment-page-2#comment-70649 Chillax Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:16:25 +0000 http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html#comment-70649 Relax everyone. Giving a dog a little beer every once in a while is fine. Those of you who had dogs that got extremely sick probably drank more than you saw. Why wouldn't we want to give dogs alcohol? They are our friends. We want our friends to have a good time, too! As has been already mentioned people have been giving dogs alcohol for centuries. Probably especially hunting breeds. Think about it... a dog and his owner are out hunting in the woods in the cold winter. The owner drinks a little whiskey to harm himself up, then gives a little to his buddy. Just remember - MODERATION. Every once in a while a little bit, not a lot and not all the time. Relax everyone. Giving a dog a little beer every once in a while is fine. Those of you who had dogs that got extremely sick probably drank more than you saw. Why wouldn’t we want to give dogs alcohol? They are our friends. We want our friends to have a good time, too! As has been already mentioned people have been giving dogs alcohol for centuries. Probably especially hunting breeds. Think about it… a dog and his owner are out hunting in the woods in the cold winter. The owner drinks a little whiskey to harm himself up, then gives a little to his buddy. Just remember – MODERATION. Every once in a while a little bit, not a lot and not all the time.

]]> By: Tony http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html/comment-page-2#comment-66280 Tony Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:18:46 +0000 http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html#comment-66280 The acute toxic effects of alcohol ingestion are one thing, but what about frequent low level exposure? I lost my beloved Deerhound/Beddlington lurcher at the age of nine years and I now live with the guilt that I may have inadvertently contributed to her demise. She developed a taste for a small beer in the evenings -never enough to cause intoxication- and stupidly I usually gave in to her demands.She was a fit and active dog who loved nothing better than to run and catch her frisby and chase deer, rabbits, etc. That was until she suddenly became very ill. She was admitted to the vet hospital and given iv fluids and analgesics. Blood tests found her liver enzymes and white cells to be raised. An ultrasound scan of her tender abdomen showed she had advanced liver cancer. She was euthanased the same day, the dog I had known from when she was a few minutes old and had such a close bond with died in my arms. We were and are devastated to have lost her - she was beautiful. Perhaps this would have happened regardless of my 'kindness'(read stupidity) but I will never know. So, please don't give your dog even small amounts of alcohol, there's no reason to and doing so could have unforeseen consequences. The acute toxic effects of alcohol ingestion are one thing, but what about frequent low level exposure? I lost my beloved Deerhound/Beddlington lurcher at the age of nine years and I now live with the guilt that I may have inadvertently contributed to her demise. She developed a taste for a small beer in the evenings -never enough to cause intoxication- and stupidly I usually gave in to her demands.She was a fit and active dog who loved nothing better than to run and catch her frisby and chase deer, rabbits, etc. That was until she suddenly became very ill. She was admitted to the vet hospital and given iv fluids and analgesics. Blood tests found her liver enzymes and white cells to be raised. An ultrasound scan of her tender abdomen showed she had advanced liver cancer. She was euthanased the same day, the dog I had known from when she was a few minutes old and had such a close bond with died in my arms. We were and are devastated to have lost her – she was beautiful.
Perhaps this would have happened regardless of my ‘kindness’(read stupidity) but I will never know.
So, please don’t give your dog even small amounts of alcohol, there’s no reason to and doing so could have unforeseen consequences.

]]> By: James http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html/comment-page-2#comment-29157 James Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:50:40 +0000 http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html#comment-29157 Brandy is made from grapes. Grapes are very dangerous for dogs to eat. If your dog drank brandy that was a lot worse than just about any other alcohol you might have fed him. It's worth considering the possibility that it wasn't the alcohol alone that was affecting your dog, although I'm sure it contributed to it. Full disclosure: I used to let my dog drink a bit of my White Russian back when I used to drink a lot. He loved it, he never stumbled or seemed like he was having a serious problem. Bearing in mind, this was years ago the last time it happened and he hasn't had a drop of the stuff for a long time, nor will he because there's just no good reason to give a dog booze. But I seriously doubt that if a dog drinks a small amount (for its body weight) that it will be a serious problem Brandy is made from grapes. Grapes are very dangerous for dogs to eat. If your dog drank brandy that was a lot worse than just about any other alcohol you might have fed him. It’s worth considering the possibility that it wasn’t the alcohol alone that was affecting your dog, although I’m sure it contributed to it.

Full disclosure: I used to let my dog drink a bit of my White Russian back when I used to drink a lot. He loved it, he never stumbled or seemed like he was having a serious problem. Bearing in mind, this was years ago the last time it happened and he hasn’t had a drop of the stuff for a long time, nor will he because there’s just no good reason to give a dog booze. But I seriously doubt that if a dog drinks a small amount (for its body weight) that it will be a serious problem

]]> By: Sebastyne http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html/comment-page-2#comment-21398 Sebastyne Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:05:37 +0000 http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html#comment-21398 I find it ridiculous that people would even think about giving their dogs alcohol as you MUST KNOW it's not good, even if you didn't know it's potentially deadly. There's tons of other stuff you can give as a treat, there is absolutely no reason why you would want to gamble with alcohol if you care for your animal. Stupid, stupid people! (I understand accidents, but deliberately giving alcohol to dogs!) I find it ridiculous that people would even think about giving their dogs alcohol as you MUST KNOW it’s not good, even if you didn’t know it’s potentially deadly. There’s tons of other stuff you can give as a treat, there is absolutely no reason why you would want to gamble with alcohol if you care for your animal. Stupid, stupid people! (I understand accidents, but deliberately giving alcohol to dogs!)

]]> By: Levi http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html/comment-page-2#comment-10379 Levi Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:15:24 +0000 http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html#comment-10379 Seriously. I've been searching and trying to find reasons why we shouldn't give our dog beer. All that I have found is that it makes your dog drunk. Duh!! That's what alcohol does. My dog tries to lick the top of my beer every time I open one. Oh well. I've explained to him the side effects of alcohol and the long term effects of it. If he still wants to lick the top of my can I guess that is his decision. Seriously. I’ve been searching and trying to find reasons why we shouldn’t give our dog beer. All that I have found is that it makes your dog drunk. Duh!! That’s what alcohol does. My dog tries to lick the top of my beer every time I open one. Oh well. I’ve explained to him the side effects of alcohol and the long term effects of it. If he still wants to lick the top of my can I guess that is his decision.

]]> By: Kevin http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html/comment-page-2#comment-1847 Kevin Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:18:20 +0000 http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html#comment-1847 People have been giving dogs alcohol for quite some time. It's widely known that wealthy noblemen and royalty in victorian times (and earlier) often gave their dogs whiskey and/or beer along with their dinners. It's really not a big deal, but I think certain breeds have a much lower tolerance for it. Hunting dogs (retrievers and hounds) seem to have a pretty good tolerance for fermented drink. They have been domesticated for hundreds of years, of course. So perhaps they have been bred to hold their liquor better. Obviously you should not give a dog as much liquor as a person can drink, and the really concentrated stuff (anything clear) should be avoided. My beagle had a few laps from a margarita, by accident, a few years ago, and suffered no ill effect. I have given her a very small amount of 3/2 beer on her birthday every year. She loves the taste. She has never been drunk off of it, but it does make her sleepy and extremely affectionate. Probably a good thing she isn't a boy or she might start humping people's legs. People have been giving dogs alcohol for quite some time. It’s widely known that wealthy noblemen and royalty in victorian times (and earlier) often gave their dogs whiskey and/or beer along with their dinners.
It’s really not a big deal, but I think certain breeds have a much lower tolerance for it. Hunting dogs (retrievers and hounds) seem to have a pretty good tolerance for fermented drink. They have been domesticated for hundreds of years, of course. So perhaps they have been bred to hold their liquor better.
Obviously you should not give a dog as much liquor as a person can drink, and the really concentrated stuff (anything clear) should be avoided.
My beagle had a few laps from a margarita, by accident, a few years ago, and suffered no ill effect. I have given her a very small amount of 3/2 beer on her birthday every year. She loves the taste. She has never been drunk off of it, but it does make her sleepy and extremely affectionate. Probably a good thing she isn’t a boy or she might start humping people’s legs.

]]> By: Tonya http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html/comment-page-2#comment-1846 Tonya Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:59:14 +0000 http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html#comment-1846 I drink coffee brandy,its sweet and no doubt my little Min Pin loves sweet.Two laps of my drink and she became sad and was shaking as if somebody had threatened her within an inch of her life.She just seemed so frightened.Shes resting now but i was afraid she wouldnt recover.I agree,not one drop,not one,if you want to be able to cuddle your dog the next day. I drink coffee brandy,its sweet and no doubt my little Min Pin loves sweet.Two laps of my drink and she became sad and was shaking as if somebody had threatened her within an inch of her life.She just seemed so frightened.Shes resting now but i was afraid she wouldnt recover.I agree,not one drop,not one,if you want to be able to cuddle your dog the next day.

]]> By: stormy http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html/comment-page-2#comment-1845 stormy Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:01:11 +0000 http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html#comment-1845 Yes, the problem is that dogs can't tell you when they've had enough and all the signs we are used to in people (slurred speech, stumbling, etc) don't translate well for dogs. So the best thing is not to give your dogs any alcohol! It can cause permanent damage. Yes, the problem is that dogs can’t tell you when they’ve had enough and all the signs we are used to in people (slurred speech, stumbling, etc) don’t translate well for dogs.
So the best thing is not to give your dogs any alcohol! It can cause permanent damage.

]]> By: stormy http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html/comment-page-2#comment-1844 stormy Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:59:43 +0000 http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html#comment-1844 I have seen dogs become very obnoxious in search of alcohol! (Cats too.) I have seen dogs become very obnoxious in search of alcohol! (Cats too.)

]]> By: stormy http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html/comment-page-2#comment-1843 stormy Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:29:11 +0000 http://stormyscorner.com/2005/06/no-drinks-for-dogs.html#comment-1843 beth007bond, I really hope your Catahoua is ok! Our dog was ok after a day. Best of luck to all of you. beth007bond, I really hope your Catahoua is ok! Our dog was ok after a day. Best of luck to all of you.

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