My dog licked espresso. Is a small amount dangerous for her?

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Husband had a can of double shot espresso stupidly sitting on the ground. Pepper knocked it over and some spilled out. He says she only got a couple licks of it because he heard her and stopped her. Will she be ok? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 11 months and 23 days old | 12 lbs

Emi Knafo, DVM, DACZM · Accepted Answer

Hi! It sounds like your husband intervened early and Pepper didn’t get to drink too much espresso. This should be totally fine. She likely didn’t get enough to cause a problem, but since she’s so small, watch for signs of excessive caffeine like panting, trembling, rapid heart rate, or any other change in behavior. If you have any doubts about how she is behaving, have her evaluated by a veterinarian. Good luck.

My dog licked espresso. Is a small amount dangerous for her?

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