Can dogs get drunk?

[WackityWhiz]

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one time on tv I saw a gorilla hammering down a smoke in his habitat area

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the smoking ape

[Lazymeatball]

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Yes its possible and its animal abuse

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What does it do to them?

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It gets them drunk, with all the similar side effects getting drunk has on people.

At the animal hospital I work at we refer to it as "alcohol toxicity." They usually get them on IV fluids as alcohol onviously leads to dehydration problems. Dogs can also experience vomiting and diarrhea as a result. More serious cases would probably invovle a stomach pumping or the administration of activated charcoal orally to help absorb some of the toxins remaining in the stomach. Assuming it's not a large dose of booze and only a one time occurence, long term effects should be minimal.

We also get the occasional dog that got into the stash of pot brownies. These have to be watched pretty carefully as they can experience cardiac issues, probably caused moreso by the chocolate in the brownies, but marijuana can increase heartrate as well. They generally just look really stoned though.

Seriously, why would you think alcohol wouldn't get dogs drunk. I mean, horse tranquilizers sure as hell get people crunked up.

[Dave G.]

Spike your dogs water with a half shot of vodka. Sit back for ensuing laughter. (Note, if you have a small dog, use a smaller amount of alcohol.)

Of Course dogs can get drunk.

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the smoking ape

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thanks i was pretty sure when i saw it for the first time that it was one of the funniest things ive ever seen but now i am sure of it, definately

[Lazymeatball]

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Spike your dogs water with a half shot of vodka. Sit back for ensuing laughter. (Note, if you have a small dog, use a smaller amount of alcohol.)

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Seriously, just don't.

[imported_The Vibesman]

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Spike your dogs water with a half shot of vodka. Sit back for ensuing laughter. (Note, if you have a small dog, use a smaller amount of alcohol.)

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This is also hilarious with children 3 and under.

In all seriousness, anyone who would get a dog drunk for entertainment or any purpose should probably be arrested, and at the very least, fined around $2,000.

[benfranklin]

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My buddies dog does the same thing it goes nuts untill u give it some. U cant let beer sit on the table or it will knock it over to get to it.

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Dogs who like beer were taught that behaviour by ignorant owners.

[benfranklin]

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Spike your dogs water with a half shot of vodka. Sit back for ensuing laughter. (Note, if you have a small dog, use a smaller amount of alcohol.)

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There should be a law that a dog owner has to be smarter than the dog.