Not Safe for Dogs
Medium dog serving: never
Key warning: all coffee — brewed grounds beans and decaf all dangerous
Can Dogs Drink Coffee? No — Caffeine is Toxic and Potentially Fatal
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Coffee is toxic to dogs. Caffeine causes cardiac arrhythmias seizures and death in dogs. Even small amounts of coffee coffee grounds or coffee beans are dangerous. A dog that accesses coffee grounds needs immediate veterinary attention. Never give dogs any caffeine-containing product.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Caffeine toxicity: vomiting restlessness rapid heart rate tremors seizures cardiac arrhythmia and potentially death. Coffee grounds: more concentrated than brewed coffee — highly dangerous. Coffee beans: extremely concentrated caffeine. Even decaf: contains some caffeine and other compounds.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 if significant amount consumed.
What to Avoid
all coffee — brewed grounds beans and decaf all dangerous
Preparation & Serving
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately. Monitor for restlessness rapid heart rate tremors.
Did you know?
Coffee was discovered according to legend by Ethiopian goat herder Kaldi in the 9th century. The caffeine that provides a pleasant buzz for a human can be fatal for a small dog.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 2
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Caffeine is toxic to dogs and cats because they metabolize it far more slowly than humans allowing it to accumulate to toxic levels. The toxic dose for dogs is approximately 140mg of caffeine per kg of body weight but symptoms appear at much lower doses. A cup of coffee contains approximately 95-200mg of caffeine. Coffee grounds are particularly dangerous — dogs accessing kitchen compost bins with coffee grounds are a common emergency presentation. All forms of coffee including decaf must be kept completely inaccessible.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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