Can cats drink a little bit of alcohol?

Cats generally cannot drink alcohol. Alcohol contains a large amount of ethanol, which can affect their physical health, increase the burden on their liver and kidney function, and cause liver and kidney failure. Cats don't have enzymes in their bodies to break down alcohol, so drinking alcohol can lead to abnormal liver and kidney function, affect their normal body operation, and even threaten their lives. If a cat accidentally drinks alcohol, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital for inspection as soon as possible and adopt treatment measures according to the inspection results, otherwise it will easily affect the cat's health.

1. Why can't cats drink alcohol?

Alcohol contains water, ethanol, and polyols. Ethanol, also known as alcohol, is the main component and determines the degree of alcohol. After drinking, it stimulates the gastric mucosa, causing stomach pain, acid reflux, vomiting, and other symptoms, and can also cause liver and kidney damage. Therefore, cats generally cannot drink alcohol to avoid affecting their physical health.

1. The hazards of cats drinking alcohol

Drinking alcohol can lead to alcohol poisoning in cats, causing increased heart rate, abnormal mental response, changed mood, and skin diseases and allergic shock. It is necessary to adjust their lifestyle and avoid giving cats alcohol. If uncomfortable symptoms occur, it is recommended to take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment.

1. Precautions and treatment after cats accidentally drink alcohol

If a cat accidentally drinks alcohol, especially in small amounts, give it plenty of warm water to drink, which can accelerate its metabolism and promote alcohol metabolism. If the cat has drunk more alcohol and there is no improvement after drinking more warm water, follow the doctor's advice to induce vomiting and perform gastric washing to alleviate the damage to its body.