Can Dogs Drink Energy Drinks? No — Life-Threatening Caffeine Toxicity
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Energy drinks are extremely toxic to dogs. They contain high caffeine, and often xylitol in sugar-free varieties. Even a small amount causes rapid life-threatening cardiac toxicity.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Caffeine: rapid heart rate, tremors, seizures, collapse, death. Xylitol in sugar-free: liver failure.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately.
What to Avoid
all energy drinks
Preparation & Serving
Call vet or emergency hospital IMMEDIATELY. Do not wait for symptoms.
Safer Alternatives
- water
Did you know?
The energy drink market was created almost single-handedly by Red Bull launched in Austria in 1987. The original formula was based on a Thai energy drink called Krating Daeng. Red Bull's creator Dietrich Mateschitz initially struggled to find investors who thought the product would never sell.
Portions & nutrition
- Serving (small dog)
- never
- Serving (medium dog)
- never
- Serving (large dog)
- never
- Calories (per 100g)
- 45
- Safe frequency
- Never
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What You Need to Know
Energy drinks contain caffeine concentrations far higher than coffee. Dogs are much more sensitive to caffeine than humans. Even a small amount causes life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia and seizures. This is always a medical emergency.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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