My Experience With Can Dogs Drink Tea? Why Is Tea Bad For Dogs?

Here's my story about can dogs drink tea? why is tea bad for dogs? - I'm sharing this because I wish someone had told me earlier.

While dogs can drink a small amount of tea without sending them to the emergency vet, they shouldn’t be drinking it due to potential risks.

Many teas, particularly black, oolong, white, or green teas, contain caffeine, which is harmful to dogs.

I learned this the hard way, but at least Molly is okay now. here’s what you need to know about tea and dogs.

Many teas contain the stimulant caffeine.

Humans might benefit from the kick or boost that caffeine can deliver, but dogs are too sensitive to the stimulant’s effects..

If a dog consumes too much caffeine, their heart rate might spike as they become agitated and restless.

I learned this the hard way, but at least Molly is okay now. some of the other symptoms a dog can have after consuming caffeine include:

Watching Molly go through this was heartbreaking. in very severe cases, too much caffeine can cause a dog to enter a coma or even pass away.

I felt so guilty when I realized what was happening.

even tea that doesn’t contain caffeine often includes artificial sweeteners or flavors that are toxic to dogs..

Herbal teas like peppermint or chamomile are less dangerous to dogs, but still could cause some stomach upset.

Always speak to your vet before giving your dog any dog-safe herbal teas..

I learned this the hard way, but at least Molly is okay now.

first, if your dog has sneaked in a tiny sip of your tea, there’s a good chance they’ll be okay.

As a rough guide, it’s estimated that consuming nine milligrams of caffeine per pound of a dog’s weight is the level at which they might experience negative symptoms..

If you find out that your dog has consumed a significant amount or is displaying any of the symptoms listed above, you’ll want to call up an emergency vet or a pet poison hotline..

Depending on the specific symptoms your dog is displaying and the estimated amount of tea they have consumed, your vet might use activated charcoal to absorb any toxins, induce vomiting, or use an intravenous drip..

If you're going through something similar, know that you're not alone. And definitely talk to your vet - they know way more than I do!