“It should go without saying that coffee, bourbon, and cigars are aren’t good for dogs. But people are sometimes surprised to discover that their dog has cleaned out the ashtrays and polished off the drinks after a party. Or that their dog has eaten some coffee grounds on her way to the chicken bones in the garbage. Caffeine can cause tremors, heart arrhythmias, and seizures; alcohol can cause weakness, depression, and staggering; and tobacco can cause drooling, vomiting, weakness, and coma. All of these effects depend on the dose and the dog, of course, so if your dog has eaten a pack of Camels, don’t panic—just call your vet. Treatment depends on how much the dog ate, how long ago she ate it, and what her symptoms are.”
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