Can cats or dogs eat soda / soft drinks?
Cats: Use caution · Dogs: Use caution — Don't let your pet drink it. Many sodas (like cola) contain caffeine, and dogs and cats are far more sensitive to caffeine than people. A small lick usually isn't poisonous, but soda offers them nothing good — and with sugar-free formulas, check the label for xylitol, which is severely toxic to dogs. Don't offer it. If your pet drinks a lot or gets a xylitol-sweetened formula, call your vet right away.
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Symptoms that may be experienced
- Restless
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Vomiting, diarrhea
- Shaking or convulsions (if you've had a lot of caffeine)
How do we come to this conclusion?
No veterinary authority has issued a direct ruling on soft drinks. This conclusion is therefore drawn from the components supported by reference data. This is not the source's judgment on the entire dish.
- Caffeine (in cola and many soft drinks) — Dogs and cats are more sensitive to caffeine than people. Given a lot, you may become restless. My stomach is upset. Irregular heartbeat, tremors, or seizures petpoisonhelpline.com
- Xylitol (some brands of sugar-free formulas) Must check the label) — Xylitol causes low blood sugar and may damage the liver. Very dangerous, especially for dogs. aspca.org
Instructions
Don't offer it. If your pet drinks a lot or gets a xylitol-sweetened formula, call your vet right away.
This information is used for preliminary decision making only. It is not a veterinary diagnosis or advice. If your pet has abnormal symptoms or eats or comes into contact with something that may be dangerous. Contact your veterinarian orAnimal clinic 24 hrs.immediately
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