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My puppy drank tea. Is it safe for dogs to drink tea at all?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 27 days old | 6 lbs

My 7 month old yorkie drank tea she shows nothing different just worried

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 31st, 2017

A small amount of tea is unlikely to cause any ill effects as there is not enough sugar or caffeine to affect them. Even if it was a full glass, unless it was sweetened with an artificial sweetener containing xylitol, I would not worry.

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